How far is Orleans Four Corners, NY from Clayton, NY?
The driving distance from Orleans Four Corners, NY to Clayton, NY is about 11 miles (17.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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US village in New York State
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orleans Four Corners and Clayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orleans Four Corners and Clayton.
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Start on Plank Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Plank Road
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Continue on Theresa Street
1847 ft · 38 sec · Theresa Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 180
91 m · 6 sec · State Highway 180
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Turn straight onto Clayton Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Clayton Street
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Continue on County Road 181
4.4 mi · 11 min · County Road 181
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 12
3162 ft · 53 sec · State Highway 12
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Continue on James Street
1.5 km · 1 min · James Street
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Turn right onto State Street
125 m · 13 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto John Street
1156 ft · 53 sec · John Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Park Circle
878 ft · 38 sec · Park Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orleans Four Corners and Clayton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
County Road 181
Continue on County Road 181
4.39 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Orleans Four Corners and Mostly Sunny near Clayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orleans Four Corners to Clayton?
The road trip is about 11 miles (17.7 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Alexandria Bay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Orleans Four Corners and 5.5 miles from Clayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.56 one way or $3.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orleans Four Corners and Mostly Sunny near Clayton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orleans Four Corners and Clayton. Straight-line distance: 9.81 mi (15.78 km).
#1 Orleans Four Corners
Orleans Four Corners is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.1906100, -75.8999400 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clayton
Village in Jefferson County, New York, United States
| Population | 4,647 |
| Coordinates | 44.2394900, -76.0857800 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: Park Circle (-76.086111, 44.23935)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $4.01 | $1.56 | $3.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.90 | $3.79 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
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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