How far is New Rochelle, NY from Clifton Park, NY?
The driving distance from New Rochelle, NY to Clifton Park, NY is about 165.3 miles (266 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135 miles (217.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Rochelle and Clifton Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Rochelle and Clifton Park.
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Start on North Avenue
44 m · 30 sec · North Avenue
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Continue on North Avenue
2724 ft · 1 min · North Avenue
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue
2040 ft · 43 sec · North Columbus Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward Cross County Parkway West
1512 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Cross County Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
3001 ft · 57 sec · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Park Avenue North
1512 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
1141 ft · 32 sec · Central Park Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 87 North, New York State Thruway North: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Albany
906 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
27.2 mi · 36 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
111.8 mi · 2 hr 9 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
1351 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
9 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
1863 ft · 29 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
1472 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
6.4 mi · 8 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 146: Halfmoon, Clifton Park
1509 ft · 40 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 146
971 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 146
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Turn left onto Halfmoon Parkway
1025 ft · 24 sec · Halfmoon Parkway
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Turn left onto Old Route 146
23 m · 3 sec · Old Route 146
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Route 146
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Rochelle and Clifton Park.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
112 mi · 02h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving New Rochelle and Sunny near Clifton Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Rochelle to Clifton Park?
The road trip is about 165.3 miles (266 km) and usually takes 03h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tillson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.6 miles from New Rochelle and 82.6 miles from Clifton Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135 miles (217.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.93 one way or $51.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Rochelle and Sunny near Clifton Park.
Stop Ideas Near Tillson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tillson.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Hudson
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Rochelle and Clifton Park. Straight-line distance: 135.02 mi (217.29 km).
#1 New Rochelle
A city in Westchester County, New York.
| Population | 80,973 |
| Coordinates | 40.9114900, -73.7823500 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clifton Park
Town in Saratoga County, New York state, USA
| Population | 36,240 |
| Coordinates | 42.8656300, -73.7709500 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clifton Park (-73.77095, 42.86563)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $25.93 | $51.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $29.05 | $58.09 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $31.38 | $62.75 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $37.95 | $75.89 |
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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