How far is Clifton Park, NY from Schenectady, NY?
The driving distance from Clifton Park, NY to Schenectady, NY is about 11.8 miles (19 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
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.
Census-designated place in Schenectady County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clifton Park and Schenectady.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton Park and Schenectady.
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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 · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 146
2.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 146
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Balltown Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Balltown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Aqueduct Road
11 m · 1 sec · Aqueduct Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Aqueduct Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Aqueduct Road
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Continue on Van Vranken Avenue
865 ft · 25 sec · Van Vranken Avenue
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Continue on Van Vranken Avenue
1509 ft · 46 sec · Van Vranken Avenue
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Turn right onto Alexander Street
528 ft · 19 sec · Alexander Street
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Turn left onto Foster Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Foster Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Nott Street
101 m · 10 sec · Nott Street
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Turn left onto Park Place
1051 ft · 32 sec · Park Place
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Turn right onto Huron Street
123 m · 12 sec · Huron Street
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Continue on Barrett Street
1275 ft · 38 sec · Barrett Street
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Continue on Clinton Street
1060 ft · 34 sec · Clinton Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
80 m · 9 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Jay Street
66 m · 6 sec · Jay Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jay Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clifton Park and Schenectady.
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.
State Highway 146
Exit the roundabout
3.51 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Sunny leaving Clifton Park and Sunny near Schenectady.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clifton Park to Schenectady?
The road trip is about 11.8 miles (19 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
East Glenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Clifton Park and 6 miles from Schenectady.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.87 one way or $3.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clifton Park and Sunny near Schenectady.
Stop Ideas Near East Glenville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Lot
Schenectady City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Glenville.
Schenectady
Saratoga Springs station
Saratoga Springs, NY
Amsterdam station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clifton Park and Schenectady. Straight-line distance: 9.25 mi (14.89 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 Schenectady
The most populous city in Schenectady County, New York.
| Population | 65,231 |
| Coordinates | 42.8142400, -73.9395700 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jay Street (-73.939783, 42.814319)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $4.45 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $2.09 | $4.18 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $2.26 | $4.52 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $2.73 | $5.47 |
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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