Origin
Apulia, NY
Late night in Apulia on Sunday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Apulia, NY to Clay, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
32.2 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Apulia, NY
Benoit Dujardin
Clay, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Apulia, NY to Clay, NY is 32.2 miles and takes about 42 minutes via I 81 and State Route 31, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive within the Northeast region, connecting two points in New York. Given its short duration, it's an ideal day trip or a quick connection between areas. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, making for efficient travel. Plan for this to be a simple point-to-point journey with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 20.8 mi | 25m |
| Apulia Road | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| State Route 31 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Cherry Valley Turnpike | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| State Route 80 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Seymour Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| I-81 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Route 11 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 20.8 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apulia, NY and Clay, NY.
1
Start on this road
30 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto NY 80
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 80
3
Turn right onto Apulia Road
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Apulia Road
4
Turn slight left onto US 20
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Cherry Valley Turnpike
5
Turn right onto US 11
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Route 11
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
7
Merge onto I 81
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 81
Toward Syracuse
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on I-81
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
I-81
10
Continue on I 81
13 mi
·
16 min
·
I 81
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 30
Toward NY 31: Cicero, Bridgeport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto NY 31
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Seymour Street
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on NY 31
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 31
14
Arrive at destination
NY 31
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 29.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Apulia Road
Turn right onto Apulia Road
Navigation decision point
5
7.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 81
Merge onto I 81
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
15.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 81
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81 toward Syracuse
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward Syracuse
8
28.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward NY 31: Cicero, Bridgeport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 30
Toward NY 31: Cicero, Bridgeport
5
29.1 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
NY 31 / East Seymour Street
Turn left onto NY 31 / East Seymour Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.30 one way
$10.60 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.24 | $12.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.11 | $14.22 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.10
Cherry Valley Turnpike
(1.5 mi)
$0.10
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.38 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.51 | $2.06 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Clay, NY
Late night in Clay on Sunday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
42m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route leans heavily towards highway driving, with 82% of the journey on faster roads like I 81. You'll experience an uninterrupted stretch of 20.8 miles primarily on I 81, allowing for steady progress. The initial part of the drive utilizes Apulia Road and State Route 31, offering a brief transition before merging onto the interstate. Expect a predominantly high-speed experience, minimizing time spent navigating local traffic lights or slower speeds. It's a functional drive designed for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.8 mi on I 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Apulia Road. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near Apulia Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 32.2 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (Apulia Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (I 81): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Apulia, NY and Clay, NY, road signs point toward Syracuse and Bridgeport.
Syracuse
15.2 mi in
|
~21m
|
via I 81
Bridgeport
28.9 mi in
|
~38m
About the Cities
Arriving in Clay, NY
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 32.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.8 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.10 in tolls one way, starting with Cherry Valley Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (Apulia Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (I 81): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Harriet Tubman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clay, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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