How far is Clifton Park, NY from Frink Corner, NY?

The driving distance from Clifton Park, NY to Frink Corner, NY is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.41 mi
00h 35m
Flight
17.12 mi
27.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.12 mi
Kilometers
27.55 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.41 mi
Kilometers
37.68 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frink Corner
Fri, Apr 17, 10:37 AM EDT
Return by in Clifton Park
Fri, Apr 17, 11:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton Park
2026-04-17T10:01
Arrive Frink Corner
Fri, Apr 17, 10:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clifton Park
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ballston Spa
NY

City in Saratoga County, New York, United States of America

From Clifton Park
11.7 mi
00h 17m
To Frink Corner
11.7 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W
Destination
68°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clifton Park and Frink Corner.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clifton Park and Frink Corner.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Route 146

    23 m · 5 sec · Old Route 146

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Halfmoon Parkway

    770 ft · 16 sec · Halfmoon Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    127 m · 16 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto State Highway 146

    789 ft · 17 sec · State Highway 146

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 87 North: Montreal

    1487 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    10.8 mi · 13 min · Adirondack Northway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Saratoga Lake

    1973 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto US 9

    2319 ft · 40 sec · US 9

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Malta Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Malta Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Northline Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Northline Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Galway Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Galway Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Middle Line Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Middle Line Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street

    1161 ft · 22 sec · Washington Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Murray Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Murray Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Middle Grove Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Middle Grove Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Middle Grove Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clifton Park and Frink Corner.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adirondack Northway
10.8 mi · 46%
Middle Line Road
2.94 mi · 13%
Northline Road
2.34 mi · 10%
Murray Road
1.87 mi · 8%
Malta Avenue
1.74 mi · 7%
Galway Road
1.04 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Adirondack Northway

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

10.8 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ballston Spa
00h 17m from Clifton Park
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Clifton Park and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frink Corner.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clifton Park to Frink Corner?

The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Ballston Spa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Clifton Park and 11.7 miles from Frink Corner.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.33 one way or $6.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Clifton Park and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frink Corner.

Stop Ideas Near Ballston Spa

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ballston Spa, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ballston Spa.

BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

10 mi away
267 Union Avenue
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

10 mi away
26 Station Lane
RAIL

Schenectady

22 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Amsterdam station

30 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clifton Park and Frink Corner. Straight-line distance: 17.12 mi (27.55 km).

Clifton Park

#1 Clifton Park

Town in Saratoga County, New York state, USA

Population36,240
Coordinates42.8656300, -73.7709500
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
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#2 Frink Corner

Frink Corner is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.0817400, -73.9365100
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Clifton Park (-73.77095, 42.86563)
End: Frink Corner (-73.93651, 43.08174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.13 L · about $3.33
Round trip
$6.65
1.66 gal · 6.26 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.33 $6.65
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.72 $7.44
Premium $4.86 $4.03 $8.07
Diesel $4.69 $3.90 $7.79

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Clifton Park and Frink Corner. The current time is 10:01:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.