Origin
Waterville, NY
Evening in Waterville on Wednesday
Local time
7:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waterville, NY to Clayton Center, NY
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
41.4 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waterville, NY
Clément Proust
Trip Overview
The drive from Waterville, NY to Clayton Center, NY covers 41.4 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Road 92, County Road 93, County Road 189 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.81 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
20.7 miles from Waterville, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 9m drive with frequent turns across 41.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Road 92 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Waterville, NY to Clayton Center, NY is easy. At 1h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Waterville, NY to Clayton Center, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road 92 | — | — |
| County Road 93 | — | — |
| County Road 189 | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| West Church Street | — | — |
| I 81 North | — | — |
| NY 12 | — | — |
| County Road 5 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
County Road 92
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterville, NY and Clayton Center, NY.
1
Start on Waterville Road
1.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Waterville Road
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 92
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 92
3
Continue on County Road 93
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
County Road 93
4
Continue on County Road 189
4.9 mi
·
11 min
·
County Road 189
5
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Main Street
6
Continue on South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Main Street
7
Turn left onto West Church Street
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Church Street
8
Take the ramp right toward I 81 North
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 81 North
9
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
16 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward NY 12: Clayton
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
NY 12: Clayton
11
Turn left
16 mi
·
23 min
12
Turn right onto County Road 5
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road 5
13
Turn right onto Ellis Road
79 ft
·
3 sec
·
Ellis Road
14
Arrive at your destination
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 20.7 miles from Waterville, NY, or about 34m into the drive.
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 41 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20.7 miles or 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clayton Center, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Waterville, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Waterville, NY
This is one driving day of about 41.4 miles and 1h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Waterville, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.7 mi from Waterville, NY · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Waterville, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Clayton Center, NY
The final approach into Clayton Center, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.81 one way
$13.63 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.37 | $14.74 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.02 | $16.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Clayton Center, NY
Evening in Clayton Center on Wednesday
Local time
7:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Watertown, NY
21 mi in
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
6 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
1h 9m 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 Waterville, NY to Clayton Center, NY covers 41.4 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Road 92, County Road 93, County Road 189. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.7 miles from Waterville, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.81 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 Waterville, NY to Clayton Center, NY is easy. At 1h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Waterville, NY to Clayton Center, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Waterville, NY to Clayton Center, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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