Origin
Clay, NY
Morning in Clay on Tuesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clay, NY to West Phoenix, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
9.5 mi
15 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clay, NY
Wikimedia Commons
West Phoenix, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
This short 9.5-mile drive from Clay to West Phoenix, New York, will only take about 14 minutes, making it an easy addition to your travels within the Northeast region. With a highway share of 78%, you'll primarily be on main roads like NY 481, State Route 31, and County Route 57A. This route is perfect as a quick trip, requiring no overnight stays and fitting comfortably within a single day. Expect a fuel cost of around $2 for this journey. The overall feel is a convenient, highway-focused commute rather than an extended scenic exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 481 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| State Route 31 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| County Route 57A | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Lamson Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| County Route 57 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Culvert Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pendergast Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NY 481
— 3.3 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clay, NY and West Phoenix, NY.
1
Start on NY 31
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 31
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward NY 481 North
Use the right lane.
3
Merge onto NY 481
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
NY 481
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 13
Toward Phoenix
5
Turn left onto County Route 57A
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
County Route 57A
6
At end of road, turn right onto CR 57
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
County Route 57
7
Continue on CR 57
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
8
Turn left onto Culvert Street
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
·
Culvert Street
9
Continue on Lamson Road
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Lamson Road
10
Turn left onto Pendergast Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Pendergast Road
11
Arrive at destination
Pendergast Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 9.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward NY 481 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward NY 481 North
5
6.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward Phoenix
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 13
Toward Phoenix
4
6.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
County Route 57A
Turn left onto County Route 57A
Navigation decision point
5
7.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
CR 57 / County Route 57
At end of road, turn right onto CR 57 / County Route 57
Navigation decision point
5
9.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Pendergast Road
Turn left onto Pendergast Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.56 one way
$3.13 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.69 | $3.38 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.10 | $4.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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 Phoenix, NY
Morning in West Phoenix on Tuesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
17 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
14m 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?
You'll find this drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 78% of the journey utilizing main roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.3 miles on NY 481, offering a continuous flow. As you travel, you'll primarily be on NY 481, State Route 31, and County Route 57A. This suggests a route that prioritizes efficiency, with limited opportunities for leisurely exploration. Expect a consistent driving experience largely shaped by these established roadways.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.3 mi on NY 481.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 481 and State Route 31. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 6.7 miles (County Route 57A): Navigation decision point.
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.
On the drive from Clay, NY to West Phoenix, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Phoenix along the way.
Phoenix
6.5 mi in
|
~8m
About the Cities
Starting 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 14m. Total distance: 9.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.3 miles on NY 481. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 6.7 miles (County Route 57A): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Phoenix, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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