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Clinton, NY Road Trips

Clinton, NY serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 7 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 251 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Clinton, NY head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Downtown Clinton, NY, NY

Photo: Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Routes

7

Longest Drive

279.5 mi

Babylon, NY

Quickest Drive

3h 49m

Buffalo, NY

Plan Around Clinton, NY

Trips from Clinton, NY

Driving from Clinton, NY

On average, trips departing from Clinton, NY run 251 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 8m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 280 miles (5h 45m), while the shortest is just 192 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Clinton, NY include Babylon, NY (279.5 mi, 5h 45m), Oyster Bay, NY (266.1 mi, 5h 31m), Staten Island, NY (263 mi, 5h 25m), Hempstead, NY (260.7 mi, 5h 21m), and Brooklyn, NY (255.2 mi, 5h 15m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 251-mile trip from Clinton, NY, budget about $40 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 7 mapped routes leaving Clinton, NY and 0 routes heading into Clinton, NY, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 192 to 280 miles.

The longest mapped route from Clinton, NY covers 280 miles and takes approximately 5h 45m. Shorter options start at just 192 miles.

The average route from Clinton, NY runs about 251 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 8m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 251-mile trip from Clinton, NY costs roughly $40 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Clinton, NY include Babylon, NY, Oyster Bay, NY, Staten Island, NY and Hempstead, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Clinton, NY by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

1,967

Median Income

$97,868

Median Home Value

$275,000

Median Age

45.6

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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