How far is Clifton Park, NY from Albany, NY?
The driving distance between Clifton Park and Albany, New York is 19 miles (31 kilometers). The fastest route is to take I-87 S. The drive time is about 25 minutes.
Here are the steps for the most direct route:
- Head southeast on Greenlea Dr toward Colina Ln.
- Turn right onto Broadleaf Dr.
- Turn left onto Valencia Ln.
- Turn right onto S Barney Rd.
- Turn left onto Grooms Rd.
- Slight right.
- Merge onto I-87 S.
- Take exit 6 W-7 E for NY-7 E toward Troy/Cohoes.
- Continue onto NY-7 E.
- Take the Interstate 787 exit toward NY-787/Albany/Cohoes.
- Keep right at the fork, follow signs for I-787 S/Albany/Watervliet and merge onto I-787 S/NY-787 S/Cohoes Blvd S.
- Continue to follow I-787 S.
- Take exit 4B for US-9 N toward Clinton Ave.
- Continue onto US-9 N/Clinton Ave.
- Turn left onto Chapel St.
- Turn right onto Columbia St.
- Turn left onto Eagle St.
- Continue straight onto Washington Ave.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton Park and Albany.
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Start on Old Route 146
23 m · 5 sec · Old Route 146
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Turn right onto Halfmoon Parkway
770 ft · 16 sec · Halfmoon Parkway
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Turn slight right
127 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 146
1878 ft · 41 sec · State Highway 146
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Take the ramp left toward I 87 South: Albany
1541 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
6.3 mi · 8 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 2, NY 7: Schenectady, Watervliet, Troy, Cohoes
2440 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 2, NY 7 West: Troy, Schenectady
1663 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight right
72 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 2, NY 7 West: Watervliet, Schenectady
1349 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 2, NY 9
827 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Troy Schenectady Road
2619 ft · 1 min · Troy Schenectady Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Latham Circle
6 m · 1 sec · Loudon Road
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Exit the rotary onto Loudon Road
6.2 mi · 11 min · Loudon Road
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Continue on Henry Johnson Boulevard
2809 ft · 1 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
155 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Washington Avenue
2658 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn right
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 Clifton Park 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.
Adirondack Northway
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
6.35 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Clifton Park and Chance Rain Showers near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clifton Park to Albany?
The road trip is about 19.2 miles (30.9 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?
Cohoes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Clifton Park and 11 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 $2.73 one way or $5.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Clifton Park and Chance Rain Showers near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Cohoes
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Springs station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clifton Park and Albany. Straight-line distance: 14.74 mi (23.72 km).
#1 Clifton Park
Town in Saratoga County, New York state, USA
| Population | 36,240 |
| Coordinates | 42.8656300, -73.7709500 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $2.73 | $5.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.31 | $6.61 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
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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