How far is Utica, NY from Clay, NY?
The driving distance from Utica, NY to Clay, NY is about 57.2 miles (92 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Utica and Clay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Utica and Clay.
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Start on Washington Lane
19 m · 10 sec · Washington Lane
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Turn left onto Genesee Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Genesee Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 90
2037 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
3041 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
43.5 mi · 50 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 481: Syracuse, Oswego
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 481 North: Oswego, Watertown
1203 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight right
1.6 mi · 2 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 Utica and Clay.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
43.5 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Utica and Partly Sunny near Clay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Utica to Clay?
The road trip is about 57.2 miles (92 km) and usually takes 01h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wampsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Utica and 28.6 miles from Clay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.98 one way or $17.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Utica and Partly Sunny near Clay.
Stop Ideas Near Wampsville
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 Wampsville.
Rome station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Union Station
Empire Expo Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Utica and Clay. Straight-line distance: 47.74 mi (76.83 km).
#1 Utica
The most populous city in Oneida County, New York.
| Population | 59,253 |
| Coordinates | 43.1009000, -75.2326600 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clay
Town of the United States
| Population | 54,375 |
| Coordinates | 43.1859000, -76.1724300 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clay (-76.17243, 43.1859)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $8.98 | $17.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $10.06 | $20.13 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $10.87 | $21.74 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $13.15 | $26.30 |
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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