How far is Syracuse, NY from Clifton Park, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Clifton Park, NY is about 139.2 miles (224 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Herkimer County, New York, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Clifton Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Clifton Park.
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Start on South State Street
840 ft · 23 sec · South State Street
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Turn right onto East Water Street
2914 ft · 1 min · East Water Street
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Turn left onto South Crouse Avenue
107 m · 14 sec · South Crouse Avenue
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Take the ramp right
817 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
551 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 635 North: Bridge Street, East Syracuse, Thompson Road North
792 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 635 North: Thompson Road North
844 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Thompson Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Thompson Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Carrier Circle
124 m · 7 sec
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Exit the rotary onto I 90
874 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany
1700 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
116 mi · 2 hr 14 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 890, NY 5, NY 5S: Schenectady, Scotia
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn straight
2244 ft · 55 sec
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 337
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
2106 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Erie Boulevard
1 mi · 3 min · Erie Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Erie Boulevard
27 m · 1 sec · Erie Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Erie Boulevard
3111 ft · 1 min · Erie Boulevard
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Turn right onto Maxon Road Extension
1.3 km · 2 min · Maxon Road Extension
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Continue on Van Vranken Avenue
865 ft · 25 sec · Van Vranken Avenue
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Continue on Aqueduct Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Aqueduct Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Balltown Road
83 m · 4 sec · Balltown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Balltown Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Balltown Road
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Turn slight right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 146
28 m · 2 sec · State Highway 146
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 146
2.7 mi · 5 min · 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 Syracuse 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
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
116 mi · 02h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Syracuse and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clifton Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Clifton Park?
The road trip is about 139.2 miles (224 km) and usually takes 02h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Little Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.5 miles from Syracuse and 69.7 miles from Clifton Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.68 one way or $39.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Syracuse and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clifton Park.
Stop Ideas Near Little Falls
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 Little Falls.
Union Station
Rome station
Amsterdam station
Schenectady
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Clifton Park. Straight-line distance: 120.83 mi (194.45 km).
#1 Syracuse
The fifth most populous city in New York.
| Population | 141,229 |
| Coordinates | 43.0481200, -76.1474200 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| 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: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $4.01 | $19.68 | $39.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $22.00 | $44.00 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $23.87 | $47.74 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $23.05 | $46.10 |
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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