How far is Windy Way, DE from Clayton, DE?
The driving distance from Windy Way, DE to Clayton, DE is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.2 miles (5.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m 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 10m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Windy Way and Clayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Windy Way and Clayton.
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Start on Windy Way
593 ft · 30 sec · Windy Way
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Village Drive
760 ft · 33 sec · Village Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Dupont Boulevard
2.7 mi · 4 min · South Dupont Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2642 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Commerce Street
1921 ft · 38 sec · West Commerce Street
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Continue on Smyrna Clayton Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Smyrna Clayton Boulevard
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Continue on Main Street
1817 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Clayton Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · Clayton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clayton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Windy Way 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.
South Dupont Boulevard
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Dupont Boulevard
2.72 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Sunny leaving Windy Way and Sunny near Clayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Windy Way to Clayton?
The road trip is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
Smyrna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.6 miles from Windy Way and 1.9 miles from Clayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.2 miles (5.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 8:10 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.62 one way or $1.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Windy Way and Sunny near Clayton.
Stop Ideas Near Smyrna
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 Smyrna.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Windy Way and Clayton. Straight-line distance: 3.2 mi (5.15 km).
#1 Windy Way
Windy Way is a place in Delaware, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2603900, -75.5890900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clayton
Town in Delaware, United States
| Population | 3,630 |
| Coordinates | 39.2906700, -75.6343700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clayton Avenue (-75.634356, 39.290681)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $3.90 | $0.62 | $1.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.51 | $0.72 | $1.44 |
| Premium | $4.81 | $0.77 | $1.54 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $1.00 | $2.01 |
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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