Origin
Clayton Center, NY
Evening in Clayton Center on Wednesday
Local time
6:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clayton Center, NY to West Carthage, NY
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
57m
Distance
36 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Carthage, NY
Illya Goloborodko
Trip Overview
The drive from Clayton Center, NY to West Carthage, NY covers 36 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Amelia Street, State Route 3, NY 342 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.1 miles on Amelia Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
18 miles from Clayton Center, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Clayton Center, NY to West Carthage, NY covers 36 miles and takes about 57m, 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.
Amelia Street is the longest continuous segment at about 10.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 5 / County Road 5.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Clayton Center, NY to West Carthage, NY is easy. At 57m with 53% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 5 / County Road 5): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (NY 12 / State Highway 12): Navigation decision point; at 24.9 miles (Gray Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR 5 / County Road 5
Turn left onto CR 5 / County Road 5
Navigation decision point
3
2.2 mi into trip
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~5m in
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NY 12 / State Highway 12
Turn left onto NY 12 / State Highway 12
Navigation decision point
5
24.9 mi into trip
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~39m in
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Gray Street
At end of road, turn right onto Gray Street
Navigation decision point
4
25.3 mi into trip
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~40m in
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NY 3 / State Route 3
At end of road, turn left onto NY 3 / State Route 3
Navigation decision point
4
35.5 mi into trip
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~56m in
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NY 126 / State Street
Turn right onto NY 126 / State Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amelia Street | 10.1 mi | 15m |
| State Route 3 | 9.1 mi | 13m |
| NY 342 | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| State Highway 12 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| County Road 5 | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| Pearl Street Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Gray Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| West End Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Amelia Street
— 10.1 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clayton Center, NY and West Carthage, NY.
1
Start on Ellis Road
79 ft
·
8 sec
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Ellis Road
2
Turn left onto CR 5
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road 5
3
Turn left onto NY 12
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 12
4
Continue on NY 12
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Amelia Street
5
Turn left onto NY 342
6.8 mi
·
9 min
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NY 342
6
Turn left onto Pearl Street Road
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
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Pearl Street Road
7
Continue on Pearl Street Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Pearl Street Road
8
Continue on Gray Street
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Gray Street
9
At end of road, turn right onto Gray Street
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
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Gray Street
10
At end of road, turn left onto NY 3
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 3
11
Continue on NY 3
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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West End Avenue
12
Continue on NY 3
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
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School Street
13
Turn right onto NY 126
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
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State Street
14
Continue on NY 126
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Bridge Street
15
Arrive at destination
NY 126
Trip Plan
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 18 miles from Clayton Center, NY, or about 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.1 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 36 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18 miles or 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Carthage, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Clayton Center, NY.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Clayton Center, NY
This is one driving day of about 36 miles and 57m.
At 36 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Amelia Street for about 10.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18 mi from Clayton Center, NY · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18 miles from Clayton Center, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Carthage, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into West Carthage, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.93 one way
$11.85 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.41 | $12.82 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
West Carthage, NY
Evening in West Carthage on Wednesday
Local time
6:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
7 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
57m 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 Clayton Center, NY to West Carthage, NY covers 36 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Amelia Street, State Route 3, NY 342. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18 miles from Clayton Center, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.93 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.
The drive from Clayton Center, NY to West Carthage, NY is easy. At 57m with 53% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 5 / County Road 5): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (NY 12 / State Highway 12): Navigation decision point; at 24.9 miles (Gray Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Clayton Center, NY to West Carthage, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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