Clinton, NY Road Trips
Clinton, NY serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 12 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 263 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Clinton, NY head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Photo: Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Routes
12
Longest Drive
300.4 mi
Brookhaven, NY
Quickest Drive
4h 51m
Yonkers, NY
Plan Around Clinton, NY
Continue From Clinton, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Clinton, NY
Clinton, NY to Brookhaven, NY
Clinton, NY to Islip, NY
Clinton, NY to Babylon, NY
Clinton, NY to Oyster Bay, NY
Clinton, NY to Staten Island, NY
Clinton, NY to Hempstead, NY
Clinton, NY to East Flatbush, NY
Clinton, NY to Queens, NY
Clinton, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Clinton, NY to New York City, NY
Clinton, NY to The Bronx, NY
Clinton, NY to Yonkers, NY
Driving from Clinton, NY
On average, trips departing from Clinton, NY run 263 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 24m. 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 300 miles (6h 13m), while the shortest is just 242 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Clinton, NY include Brookhaven, NY (300.4 mi, 6h 13m), Islip, NY (285.8 mi, 5h 54m), Babylon, NY (279.5 mi, 5h 45m), Oyster Bay, NY (266.1 mi, 5h 31m), and Staten Island, NY (263 mi, 5h 25m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.4 per gallon. For the typical 263-mile trip from Clinton, NY, budget about $46 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. 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 12 mapped routes leaving Clinton, NY and 0 routes heading into Clinton, NY, covering 12 total connections. Distances range from 242 to 300 miles.
The longest mapped route from Clinton, NY covers 300 miles and takes approximately 6h 13m. Shorter options start at just 242 miles.
The average route from Clinton, NY runs about 263 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 24m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.4/gallon for regular), the average 263-mile trip from Clinton, NY costs roughly $46 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Clinton, NY include Brookhaven, NY, Islip, NY, Babylon, NY and Oyster Bay, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Clinton, NY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,967
Median Income
$97,868
Median Home Value
$275,000
Median Age
45.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Clinton, NY
Clinton (pop 2000) is a village in the Town of Kirkland, a Utica suburb in central New York State.
1 Kirkland Art Center, 9 1/2 E Park Row. (updated Dec 2018)
Clinton Art & Music Festival. August. Free. (updated Nov 2017)
1 Across the Row Bistro, 8 E Park Row, ☏ +1 315 381-3076. Thu-Mon 5PM - close. American-style bistro. (updated Dec 2018) 2 Nola's, 9 W Park Row, ☏ +1 315 853-3052. Tue-Sat 5PM - close. New American restaurant and bar. (updated Dec 2018) 3 Alteri’s Restaurant, 7 College St, ☏ +1 315 853-6363. Tue-Sat 11:30AM - 10PM. Italian restaurant and pizzeria. (updated Dec 2018) 4 Giovanni's Pizzeria, 12 E Park Row, ☏ +1 315 853-7700. Mon-Sat 11AM-10PM, Sun noon-9PM. (updated Dec 2018)
1 Village Tavern, 14 College Street, ☏ +1 315 853-8010. Well known village pub.
1 Arbor Inn at Griffin House, 3919 Griffin Road, ☏ +1 315 859-1970. 1½ miles from Hamilton College. They have parking.
From Utica, Clinton is a straight shot on the North-South Arterial Highway (State Route 12 South) and Route 12B South (Clinton Road/Utica Road). The trip takes approximately 15-20 minutes, depending on traffic. Rome is slightly further away (about 25-30 minutes). Most of your driving will be on State Route 233 South. For trips from places further west (such as Syracuse) and east (such as Schenectady and Albany, but also from destinations south of Albany in the Hudson Valley, etc.), it is advisable to use I-90 (the New York State Thruway). Take the exit for downtown Utica from points east and the exit on Route 233 South from points west.
1 Clinton Taxi Company, 2 Norton Ave, ☏ +1 315 853-3355.
Travel tips adapted from Clinton (New York) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
How Much Time Do You Have?
Pick your one-way drive time and see where you can go from Clinton, NY.
No routes in this time range.
destinations from Clinton, NY.
Nearby Hubs
Other cities within driving distance of Clinton, NY that also have route pages.
Escape Planner
Where to go from Clinton, NY?
Curated day trips, weekend getaways, and overnight routes — grouped by how much time you have and the kind of trip you want.
Drives from Clinton, NY in your inbox
Monthly note with new routes, weekend drive ideas, and seasonal picks for NY. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Browse more NY road trips or choose a route from Clinton, NY above.