How far is Clarksville, NY from Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Clarksville, NY to Albany, NY is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.8 miles (19 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksville and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and Albany.
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Start on Delaware Turnpike
4.7 mi · 7 min · Delaware Turnpike
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Continue on Delaware Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Delaware Avenue
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Turn right onto Elm Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Elm Avenue
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Turn left onto Delmar Bypass
3.3 mi · 5 min · Delmar Bypass
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Continue on US 9W NY 32
1348 ft · 26 sec · US 9W NY 32
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Continue on Route 9W
2041 ft · 46 sec · Route 9W
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Continue on Southern Boulevard
2347 ft · 1 min · Southern Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 787 North: Rensselaer, Troy
1002 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North, US 20 West: Downtown Albany
1250 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Quay Street
966 ft · 34 sec · Quay Street
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Turn left
1299 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto State Street
1520 ft · 51 sec · State Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Eagle Street
55 m · 5 sec · Eagle Street
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Turn straight onto Washington Avenue
152 m · 20 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksville and Albany.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Delaware Turnpike
Start on Delaware Turnpike
4.67 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Clarksville and Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarksville to Albany?
The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Delmar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Clarksville and 7.1 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.8 miles (19 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Clarksville and Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Delmar
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Delmar.
Albany–Rensselaer
Schenectady
Hudson
Amsterdam station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Albany. Straight-line distance: 11.82 mi (19.02 km).
#1 Clarksville
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 1,073 |
| Coordinates | 42.5759100, -73.9640200 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington Avenue (-73.756162, 42.652644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.29 | $4.57 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.39 | $4.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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