How far is Watertown, NY from Clayton Center, NY?
The driving distance from Watertown, NY to Clayton Center, NY is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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 33m.
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.
Human settlement in Jefferson County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watertown and Clayton Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watertown and Clayton Center.
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Start on Public Square
31 m · 5 sec · Public Square
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Continue on Arsenal Street
1636 ft · 54 sec · Arsenal Street
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Turn right onto North Massey Street
1958 ft · 40 sec · North Massey Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1242 ft · 23 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Bradley Street
13.5 mi · 21 min · Bradley Street
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Continue on State Highway 12
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 12
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Turn right onto County Road 5
2.2 mi · 5 min · County Road 5
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Turn right onto Ellis Road
24 m · 3 sec · Ellis Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ellis Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Watertown and Clayton Center.
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.
Bradley Street
Turn right onto Bradley Street
13.5 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Watertown and Rain Showers Likely near Clayton Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Watertown to Clayton Center?
The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Brownville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Watertown and 9.9 miles from Clayton Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.81 one way or $5.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Watertown and Rain Showers Likely near Clayton Center.
Stop Ideas Near Brownville
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 Brownville.
Rome station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watertown and Clayton Center. Straight-line distance: 16.35 mi (26.31 km).
#1 Watertown
Town in Jefferson County, New York
| Population | 4,426 |
| Coordinates | 43.9747800, -75.9107600 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clayton Center
Clayton Center is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.1917200, -76.0421600 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clayton Center (-76.04216, 44.19172)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.81 | $5.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.14 | $6.27 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.40 | $6.81 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.29 | $6.57 |
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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