How far is Thousand Island Park, NY from Clayton, NY?
The driving distance from Thousand Island Park, NY to Clayton, NY is about 11.8 miles (19 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.3 miles (7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
US village in New York State
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thousand Island Park and Clayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thousand Island Park and Clayton.
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Start on Rainbow Street West
1411 ft · 1 min · Rainbow Street West
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Continue on Coast Avenue East
837 ft · 37 sec · Coast Avenue East
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Turn slight right onto County Road 100
1.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 100
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Continue on Thousand Island Park Road
2227 ft · 1 min · Thousand Island Park Road
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Take the ramp left
2481 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 12 South: Clayton
1570 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight onto NY 12
6.8 mi · 10 min · NY 12
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Turn right 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 Thousand Island Park 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.
NY 12
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6.85 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.
Rain leaving Thousand Island Park and Periods Of Rain near Clayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thousand Island Park to Clayton?
The road trip is about 11.8 miles (19 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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 5.9 miles from Thousand Island Park and 5.9 miles from Clayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.3 miles (7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.87 one way or $3.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Thousand Island Park and Periods Of Rain near Clayton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thousand Island Park and Clayton. Straight-line distance: 4.36 mi (7.02 km).
#1 Thousand Island Park
Thousand Island Park is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.2869900, -76.0277300 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| 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: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $2.09 | $4.18 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $2.26 | $4.52 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $2.73 | $5.47 |
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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