How far is Clifton Park, NY from Wilton, NY?

The driving distance from Clifton Park, NY to Wilton, NY is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (35 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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
25.11 mi
00h 30m
Flight
21.77 mi
35.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.77 mi
Kilometers
35.03 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.11 mi
Kilometers
40.41 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilton
Fri, Apr 17, 11:42 AM EDT
Return by in Clifton Park
Fri, Apr 17, 12:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton Park
2026-04-17T11:11
Arrive Wilton
Fri, Apr 17, 11:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 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
Milton
NY

Census designated place in New York

From Clifton Park
12.6 mi
00h 15m
To Wilton
12.6 mi
00h 15m

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
64°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clifton Park and Wilton.

  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

    22.3 mi · 26 min · Adirondack Northway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Wilton, Corinth

    1021 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Ballard Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Ballard Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Northern Pines Road

    602 ft · 15 sec · Northern Pines Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Gansevoort Road

    10 m · 1 sec · Gansevoort Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gansevoort Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adirondack Northway
22.5 mi · 90%
Ballard Road
1.8 mi · 7%
I 87 North
0.28 mi · 1%
State Highway 146
0.15 mi · 1%
Halfmoon Parkway
0.15 mi · 1%
Northern Pines Road
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

Adirondack Northway

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

22.3 mi · 00h 26m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
21.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 15m from Clifton Park
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Clifton Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clifton Park to Wilton?

The road trip is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Clifton Park and 12.6 miles from Wilton.

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

The direct path is about 21.7 miles (35 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.53 one way or $7.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Clifton Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wilton.

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Milton, 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 Milton.

RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

6 mi away
26 Station Lane
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

8 mi away
267 Union Avenue
RAIL

Schenectady

25 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Amsterdam station

31 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clifton Park and Wilton. Straight-line distance: 21.77 mi (35.03 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 Wilton

Town in New York

Population16,954
Coordinates43.1800700, -73.7442900
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Start: Clifton Park (-73.77095, 42.86563)
End: Wilton (-73.74429, 43.18007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.35 L · about $3.53
Round trip
$7.06
1.76 gal · 6.7 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.53 $7.06
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.94 $7.89
Premium $4.86 $4.28 $8.56
Diesel $4.69 $4.13 $8.26

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 Wilton. The current time is 11:11:41.

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.