Clarkson, NY Road Trips
Drivers starting from Clarkson, NY have 4 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 278 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Clarkson, NY head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
16
Longest Drive
395.8 mi
Brookhaven, NY
Quickest Drive
1h 18m
Amherst, NY
Plan Around Clarkson, NY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Clarkson, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Clarkson, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Clarkson, NY
Driving from Clarkson, NY
Expect an average of 278 miles and about 5h 57m behind the wheel when leaving Clarkson, NY. 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 383 miles (8h 9m), while the shortest is just 58 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Clarkson, NY are Islip, NY (382.6 mi, 8h 9m), Manhattan, NY (340.7 mi, 7h 13m), New York City, NY (332.5 mi, 7h 9m), and Amherst, NY (57.5 mi, 1h 18m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.3 per gallon. For the typical 278-mile trip from Clarkson, NY, budget about $47 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. 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 4 mapped routes leaving Clarkson, NY and 12 routes heading into Clarkson, NY, covering 16 total connections. Distances range from 58 to 383 miles.
The longest mapped route from Clarkson, NY covers 383 miles and takes approximately 8h 9m. Shorter options start at just 58 miles.
The average route from Clarkson, NY runs about 278 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 57m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.3/gallon for regular), the average 278-mile trip from Clarkson, NY costs roughly $47 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Clarkson, NY include Islip, NY, Manhattan, NY, New York City, NY and Amherst, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Clarkson, NY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
5,002
Median Income
$74,122
Median Home Value
$191,600
Median Age
41.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Clarkson, NY at a Glance
Founded
1819
Elevation
1,207 ft
Area
13 mi²
Notable People from Clarkson, NY
A sampling of people born in Clarkson, NY.
Lewis A. Swift
1820–1913
American astronomer
George B. Selden
1846–1922
American patent lawyer and inventor of a version of the automobile (1846–1922)
William Amasa Scott
1862–1944
American economist (1862-1944)
City data from Wikidata (Q3357981), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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