How far is Split Rock, NY from Clay, NY?
The driving distance from Split Rock, NY to Clay, NY is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Onondaga County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Split Rock and Clay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Split Rock and Clay.
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Start on the route
54 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Onondaga Road
81 m · 8 sec · Onondaga Road
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Turn straight onto Fay Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Fay Road
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Continue on Fay Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Fay Road
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Turn right onto West Genesee Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Genesee Street
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Turn left onto State Fair Boulevard
1832 ft · 33 sec · State Fair Boulevard
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Continue on Hiawatha Boulevard West
1.3 mi · 3 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 Split Rock 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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Split Rock and Mostly Cloudy near Clay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Split Rock to Clay?
The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Mattydale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Split Rock and 9.3 miles from Clay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.64 one way or $5.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Split Rock and Mostly Cloudy near Clay.
Stop Ideas Near Mattydale
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 Mattydale.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Split Rock and Clay. Straight-line distance: 11.46 mi (18.44 km).
#1 Split Rock
Located in Onondaga County, New York, this area is characterized by a prominent limestone escarpment situated southwest of the city of Syracuse.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.0242300, -76.2232600 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $4.25 | $2.64 | $5.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $2.97 | $5.95 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $3.22 | $6.45 |
| Diesel | $6.43 | $3.99 | $7.97 |
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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