How far is Clinton, MD from Clayton, NC?
The driving distance from Clinton, MD to Clayton, NC is about 284.3 miles (457.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.6 miles (372.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Independent city in Virginia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and Clayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Clayton.
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Start on the route
13 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Woodyard Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Woodyard Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward MD 5 North: Washington
2050 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Branch Avenue
3.7 mi · 4 min · Branch Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Alexandria
2717 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway (Local)
9.6 mi · 13 min · Capital Beltway (Local)
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Keep slight left
37.2 mi · 44 min
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Keep slight left
48.6 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
42.2 mi · 46 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Merge slight right onto I 95 South: Emporia, Rocky Mount NC
88.8 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Nashville, Rocky Mount, Raleigh
1384 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Nashville, Raleigh
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
30.7 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right
1059 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Lizard Lick Road
1 km · 1 min · Lizard Lick Road
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Continue on Marshburn Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Marshburn Road
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Turn slight left onto Wendell Boulevard
153 m · 9 sec · Wendell Boulevard
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Turn right onto Wendell Falls Parkway
2162 ft · 58 sec · Wendell Falls Parkway
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
111 m · 11 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto Meadow Lane
1368 ft · 39 sec · Meadow Lane
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Turn left onto Landing Place Drive
834 ft · 22 sec · Landing Place Drive
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Turn right onto West Haywood Street
100 m · 8 sec · West Haywood Street
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Continue on Lake Glad Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Lake Glad Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Eagle Rock Road
1.1 km · 58 sec · Eagle Rock Road
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Continue on Buffalo Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Buffalo Road
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Turn right onto Lake Wendell Road
545 ft · 11 sec · Lake Wendell Road
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Turn left onto Medlin Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Medlin Road
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Turn right onto Covered Bridge Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Covered Bridge Road
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Continue on North O'Neil Street
2 mi · 4 min · North O'Neil Street
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Turn left onto West Front Street
729 ft · 20 sec · West Front Street
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Turn right onto North Church Street
126 m · 22 sec · North Church Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
912 ft · 39 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Lombard Street
26 m · 4 sec · North Lombard Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lombard Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton and Clayton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 South
Merge slight right onto I 95 South: Emporia, Rocky Mount NC
88.8 mi · 01h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Clinton and Sunny near Clayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton to Clayton?
The road trip is about 284.3 miles (457.6 km) and usually takes 05h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hopewell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.2 miles from Clinton and 142.1 miles from Clayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.6 miles (372.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.98 one way or $81.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clinton and Sunny near Clayton.
Stop Ideas Near Hopewell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hopewell.
Petersburg station
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Clayton. Straight-line distance: 231.63 mi (372.77 km).
#1 Clinton
Clinton is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.7651100, -76.8983100 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clayton
Town in North Carolina
| Population | 26,458 |
| Coordinates | 35.6507100, -78.4563900 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clayton (-78.45639, 35.65071)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 458 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $40.98 | $81.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $46.13 | $92.26 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $49.69 | $99.38 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $59.98 | $119.96 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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