Origin
Clay, NY
Morning in Clay on Friday
Local time
8:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clay, NY to Split Rock, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
16.8 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clay, NY
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Split Rock, NY
Victor Huang
Trip Overview
The drive from Clay, NY to Split Rock, NY covers 16.8 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 81, Fay Road, State Route 31 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.9 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 16.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Clay, NY to Split Rock, NY covers 16.8 miles and takes about 26m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 16.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 4.7 miles (I-81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 81 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 81 South
4
4.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I-81
Keep slight right at fork onto I-81
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
10.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward NY 298: Hiawatha Boulevard, Destiny USA Drive, Bear Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23A; 23B; 22
Toward NY 298: Hiawatha Boulevard, Destiny USA...
8
11.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Hiawatha Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 23A
Toward Hiawatha Boulevard
6
11.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Hiawatha Boulevard West
Turn right onto Hiawatha Boulevard West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| Fay Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| State Route 31 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Hiawatha Boulevard West | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Genesee Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| West Seymour Street | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| I-81 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| State Fair Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 6.9 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clay, NY and Split Rock, NY.
1
Start on NY 31
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 31
2
Continue on NY 31
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
West Seymour Street
3
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 81 South
4
Merge onto I 81
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 81
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I-81
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
I-81
6
Continue on I 81
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 23A; 23B; 22
Toward NY 298: Hiawatha Boulevard, Destiny USA Drive, Bear Street
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 23A
Toward Hiawatha Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Hiawatha Boulevard West
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Hiawatha Boulevard West
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto State Fair Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
State Fair Boulevard
11
Turn right onto NY 5
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Genesee Street
12
Turn left onto Fay Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Fay Road
13
Continue on Fay Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Fay Road
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left
178 ft
·
13 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.77 one way
$5.53 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.99 | $5.98 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.26 | $6.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Split Rock, NY
Morning in Split Rock on Friday
Local time
8:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
14 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Clay, NY to Split Rock, NY covers 16.8 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, Fay Road, State Route 31. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.4 miles from Clay, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.77 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 16.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 4.7 miles (I-81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Clay, NY to Split Rock, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Harriet Tubman National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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