Origin
Split Rock, NY
Morning in Split Rock on Tuesday
Local time
8:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Split Rock, NY to Clay, 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
26m
Distance
16.7 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Split Rock, NY
Victor Huang
Clay, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This quick 16.7-mile drive from Split Rock, NY, to Clay, NY, will take you about 26 minutes to complete, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. You'll primarily be on Interstate 81, with portions of Fay Road and State Route 31 mixed in. With a projected fuel cost of around $3, this is a budget-friendly option for a short hop within New York. The route is mainly highway-focused, offering a straightforward transit between these two Northeast locations. It's perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| Fay Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| State Route 31 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Hiawatha Boulevard West | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Genesee Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| East Seymour Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| State Fair Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Onondaga Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 8.1 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Split Rock, NY and Clay, NY.
1
Start on this road
178 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto NY 173
265 ft
·
7 sec
·
Onondaga Road
3
Turn straight onto Fay Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Fay Road
4
Continue on Fay Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Fay Road
5
Turn right onto NY 5
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Genesee Street
6
Turn left onto State Fair Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
State Fair Boulevard
7
Continue on Hiawatha Boulevard West
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Hiawatha Boulevard West
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
9
Merge onto I 81
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
I 81
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 30
Toward NY 31: Cicero, Bridgeport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto NY 31
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Seymour Street
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on NY 31
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 31
13
Arrive at destination
NY 31
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 173 / Onondaga Road
Turn right onto NY 173 / Onondaga Road
Navigation decision point
4
3.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
State Fair Boulevard
Turn left onto State Fair Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
5.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 81
Merge onto I 81
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
13.4 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
13.6 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
$2.75 one way
$5.50 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.24 | $6.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 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 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
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
Clay, NY
Morning in Clay on Tuesday
Local time
8:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
26m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 16.7-mile journey, with 62% of the drive utilizing major interstates. You'll encounter an uninterrupted stretch of 8.1 miles on I 81, which sets the pace for much of the trip. While predominantly highway, the inclusion of Fay Road and State Route 31 introduces some variations in the driving experience as you transition between these road types. This route offers efficient travel, prioritizing speed and directness over scenic detours.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on I 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Fay Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 173 / Onondaga Road.
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 26m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 173 / Onondaga Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (State Fair Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (I 81): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
On the drive from Split Rock, NY to Clay, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Bridgeport along the way.
Bridgeport
13.4 mi in
|
~21m
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 26m. Total distance: 16.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.1 miles on I 81. 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: near the start (NY 173 / Onondaga Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (State Fair Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (I 81): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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