How far is Skaneateles Falls, NY from Clay, NY?
The driving distance from Skaneateles Falls, NY to Clay, NY is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Skaneateles Falls and Clay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Skaneateles Falls and Clay.
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Start on School Street
22 m · 4 sec · School Street
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Turn right onto Jordan Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Jordan Road
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Continue on Hamilton Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Road
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Route 5
3 mi · 4 min · State Route 5
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Continue on West Genesee Turnpike
2.6 mi · 4 min · West Genesee Turnpike
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Continue on West Genesee Turnpike
597 ft · 11 sec · West Genesee Turnpike
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Take the ramp right toward NY 5
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward NY 695 North
2868 ft · 38 sec
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Continue straight
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 690 East
1.3 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Hiawatha Boulevard
1205 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Hiawatha Boulevard West
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hiawatha Boulevard West
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Take the ramp left
1217 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
8.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 31: Cicero, Bridgeport
1141 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto East Seymour Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Seymour Street
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Continue on State Route 31
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Route 31
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Route 31
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Skaneateles Falls and Clay.
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.
Hiawatha Boulevard West
Merge slight left
8.14 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Skaneateles Falls and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Clay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Skaneateles Falls to Clay?
The road trip is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Fairmount is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Skaneateles Falls and 12.5 miles from Clay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.36 one way or $8.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Skaneateles Falls and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Clay.
Stop Ideas Near Fairmount
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairmount.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Skaneateles Falls and Clay. Straight-line distance: 19.55 mi (31.46 km).
#1 Skaneateles Falls
Skaneateles Falls is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.9931200, -76.4560500 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clay
Town of the United States
| Population | 54,375 |
| Coordinates | 43.1859000, -76.1724300 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Route 31 (-76.172425, 43.185922)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.27 | $4.36 | $8.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
| Premium | $5.23 | $5.34 | $10.67 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $6.58 | $13.15 |
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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