How far is Gates, NY from Frink Corner, NY?

The driving distance from Gates, NY to Frink Corner, NY is about 16.2 miles (26 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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
16.17 mi
00h 31m
Flight
15.07 mi
24.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.07 mi
Kilometers
24.25 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.17 mi
Kilometers
26.02 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frink Corner
Fri, Apr 17, 10:33 AM EDT
Return by in Gates
Fri, Apr 17, 11:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gates
2026-04-17T10:01
Arrive Frink Corner
Fri, Apr 17, 10:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gates
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
Saratoga Springs
NY

City in Saratoga County, New York, United States

From Gates
8.1 mi
00h 15m
To Frink Corner
8.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
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 Gates and Frink Corner.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gates and Frink Corner.

  1. 1

    Start on Burgoyne Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Burgoyne Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bryant Bridge Road

    1722 ft · 1 min · Bryant Bridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Route 29

    4 mi · 5 min · Route 29

  4. 4

    Continue on Lake Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Lake Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Church Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Church Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Route 9N

    678 ft · 15 sec · Route 9N

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Middle Grove Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Middle Grove Road

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Middle Grove Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gates 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
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Middle Grove Road
5.38 mi · 33%
Route 29
4 mi · 25%
Church Street
2.79 mi · 17%
Lake Avenue
2.21 mi · 14%
Burgoyne Road
1.35 mi · 8%
Bryant Bridge Road
0.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Middle Grove Road

Turn left onto Middle Grove Road

5.38 mi · 00h 09m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
15.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saratoga Springs
00h 15m from Gates
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Gates 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 Gates to Frink Corner?

The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Saratoga Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Gates and 8.1 miles from Frink Corner.

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

The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.29 one way or $4.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saratoga Springs

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

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

BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

1 mi away
267 Union Avenue
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

2 mi away
26 Station Lane
RAIL

Fort Edward station

27 mi away
70 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

32 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gates and Frink Corner. Straight-line distance: 15.07 mi (24.25 km).

Gates

#1 Gates

Town in New York, United States

Population28,259
Coordinates43.0914600, -73.6381700
Altitude73
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: Gates (-73.63817, 43.09146)
End: Frink Corner (-73.93651, 43.08174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.16 L · about $2.29
Round trip
$4.57
1.14 gal · 4.32 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.29 $4.57
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.55 $5.11
Premium $4.86 $2.77 $5.54
Diesel $4.69 $2.68 $5.35

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 Gates and Frink Corner. The current time is 10:01:27.

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.