Origin
Clayton, NY
Morning in Clayton on Tuesday
Local time
6:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clayton, NY to Plessis, 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
27m
Distance
17 mi
27 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clayton, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Plessis, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Clayton, NY to Plessis, NY is 17 miles and takes about 27 minutes via State Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey stays within New York, making it a straightforward hop. The drive is a mixed bag, offering a brief but practical connection between two points in the Northeast region. You'll find this trip to be a quick and easy transit, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment. Consider this a simple shuttle rather than an extended road trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Street | 11 mi | 17m |
| State Highway 26 | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| John Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Park Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Wall Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Street
— 11 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clayton, NY and Plessis, NY.
1
Start on Park Circle
339 ft
·
16 sec
·
Park Circle
2
Turn right onto John Street
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
John Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto NY 12
11 mi
·
17 min
·
State Street
4
Turn right onto NY 26
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 26
5
Continue on NY 26
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 26
6
Turn right onto CR 3
119 ft
·
3 sec
·
Wall Street
7
Arrive at destination
CR 3
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 17 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
John Street
Turn right onto John Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NY 12 / State Street
At end of road, turn left onto NY 12 / State Street
Navigation decision point
4
11.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
NY 26 / State Highway 26
Turn right onto NY 26 / State Highway 26
Navigation decision point
3
17 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
CR 3 / Wall Street
Turn right onto CR 3 / Wall Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.80 one way
$5.60 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.03 | $6.05 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.29 | $6.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.75 | $7.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Plessis, NY
Morning in Plessis on Tuesday
Local time
6:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°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
24 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
27m 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 17-mile drive features a 34% highway share, meaning you'll experience a blend of faster roads and more local streets. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 11 miles along State Street, offering a good segment of consistent driving. The profile is described as a 'mixed drive,' suggesting you'll transition between different types of roadways as you progress from Clayton to Plessis. Expect a varied driving experience that isn't entirely highway or purely backroad.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11 mi on State Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near John Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (John Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (NY 12 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (NY 26 / State Highway 26): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 17 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11 miles on State Street. 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 0.1 miles (John Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (NY 12 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (NY 26 / State Highway 26): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Plessis, 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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