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Trip from Clay, NY to West Phoenix, NY

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

14m

Distance

9.5 mi

15 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 13m ★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Onondaga County, New York, United States

Clay, NY

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Downtown West Phoenix, NY, NY

West Phoenix, NY

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Trip Overview

This short 9.5-mile drive from Clay to West Phoenix, New York, will only take about 14 minutes, making it an easy addition to your travels within the Northeast region. With a highway share of 78%, you'll primarily be on main roads like NY 481, State Route 31, and County Route 57A. This route is perfect as a quick trip, requiring no overnight stays and fitting comfortably within a single day. Expect a fuel cost of around $2 for this journey. The overall feel is a convenient, highway-focused commute rather than an extended scenic exploration.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

4.7 miles from Clay, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6m into the drive .

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Drive Character

You'll find this drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 78% of the journey utilizing main roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.3 miles on NY 481, offering a continuous flow. As you travel, you'll primarily be on NY 481, State Route 31, and County Route 57A. This suggests a route that prioritizes efficiency, with limited opportunities for leisurely exploration. Expect a consistent driving experience largely shaped by these established roadways.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NY 481 is the longest continuous segment at about 3.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 481 and State Route 31. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 6.7 miles (County Route 57A): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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2.9 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit toward NY 481 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward NY 481 North
5
6.5 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward Phoenix

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 13 Toward Phoenix
4
6.7 mi into trip | ~9m in | County Route 57A

Turn left onto County Route 57A

Navigation decision point

5
7.7 mi into trip | ~10m in | CR 57 / County Route 57

At end of road, turn right onto CR 57 / County Route 57

Navigation decision point

5
9.4 mi into trip | ~14m in | Pendergast Road

Turn left onto Pendergast Road

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Clay, NY to West Phoenix, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Phoenix along the way.

Phoenix

6.5 mi in | ~8m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NY 481 3.3 mi 3m
State Route 31 2.9 mi 4m
County Route 57A 0.9 mi 1m
Main Street 0.9 mi 1m
Lamson Road 0.3 mi <1m
County Route 57 0.3 mi <1m
Culvert Street 0.2 mi <1m
Pendergast Road 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: NY 481 — 3.3 mi, about 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clay, NY and West Phoenix, NY.

1

Start on NY 31

2.9 mi · 4 min · State Route 31
Use the straight / right lanes.
2

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward NY 481 North Use the right lane.
3

Merge onto NY 481

3.3 mi · 3 min · NY 481
4

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 13 Toward Phoenix
5

Turn left onto County Route 57A

0.9 mi · 1 min · County Route 57A
6

At end of road, turn right onto CR 57

0.3 mi · 24 sec · County Route 57
7

Continue on CR 57

0.9 mi · 1 min · Main Street
8

Turn left onto Culvert Street

0.2 mi · 59 sec · Culvert Street
9

Continue on Lamson Road

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Lamson Road
10

Turn left onto Pendergast Road

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Pendergast Road
11

Arrive at destination

Pendergast Road

Trip Plan

Given the brief 14-minute duration and 9.5-mile distance, this trip offers significant flexibility. You can easily depart at any time that suits your schedule, and there's no need to plan for extended stops. The estimated fuel cost of $2 means you likely won't need to worry about refueling specifically for this short hop. Pay attention to signage for NY 481, State Route 31, and County Route 57A to ensure you stay on the most direct path. Since it's such a short drive, you can easily make it a quick errand or a seamless connection to another part of your journey.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 4.7 miles from Clay, NY, or about 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 9.5 miles or 14m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 4.7 miles or 6m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Phoenix, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Clay, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Clay, NY

This is one driving day of about 9.5 miles and 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Clay, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on NY 481 for about 3.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 4.7 mi from Clay, NY · 6m into the drive

city in and county seat of Onondaga County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Syracuse, NY

5 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Syracuse, NY to West Phoenix, NY

22.1 mi · 29m

Pacing Suggestions

Syracuse, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 9.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 4.7 miles from Clay, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in West Phoenix, NY

The final approach into West Phoenix, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around West Phoenix, NY.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour Free near mile 9.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.56 one way

$3.13 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $1.69 $3.38
premium $4.92 $1.84 $3.68
diesel $5.61 $2.10 $4.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.9 0 $1.00 $0.46
Efficient EV 2.4 0 $0.83 $0.38
EV Truck/SUV 3.8 0 $1.33 $0.61

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Clay, NY

Morning in Clay on Wednesday

Local time

8:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Phoenix, NY

Morning in West Phoenix on Wednesday

Local time

8:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

2 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

14m 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 West Phoenix, NY covers 9.5 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 481, State Route 31, County Route 57A. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.7 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 $1.56 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 straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 6.7 miles (County Route 57A): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Clay, NY to West Phoenix, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Phoenix along the way.

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