Origin
Albany, NY
Late night in Albany on Sunday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albany, NY to Clifton Park, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
16 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clifton Park, NY
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion between Albany and Clifton Park, expect a brief 16-mile journey that typically takes about 26 minutes to complete. Because this trip is entirely local, you will not need to worry about overnight logistics, making it a perfect one-day transit. With a fuel budget of just $3, this is an incredibly economical route to navigate through the Northeast. You will stay off the major highways entirely, relying instead on surface streets to reach your destination. It is a straightforward, practical connection for anyone looking to travel between these two New York hubs without the complexity of long-distance planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adirondack Northway | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| Loudon Road | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Henry Johnson Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Halfmoon Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| State Highway 146 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Old Route 146 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Adirondack Northway
— 6.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, NY and Clifton Park, NY.
1
Start on this road
30 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto NY 5
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
3
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 5
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Central Avenue
4
Turn right onto Henry Johnson Boulevard
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Henry Johnson Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 9
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Loudon Road
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
8
Merge onto I 87
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Adirondack Northway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 9
Toward NY 146: Halfmoon, Clifton Park
Use the slight right lane.
10
At end of road, turn right onto NY 146
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
State Highway 146
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto US 9
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Halfmoon Parkway
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto Old Route 146
75 ft
·
3 sec
·
Old Route 146
13
Arrive at destination
Old Route 146
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 15.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Henry Johnson Boulevard
Turn right onto Henry Johnson Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
8.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Fall...
8
15.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward NY 146: Halfmoon, Clifton Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9
Toward NY 146: Halfmoon, Clifton Park
7
15.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
NY 146 / State Highway 146
At end of road, turn right onto NY 146 / State Highway 146
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
15.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 9 / Halfmoon Parkway
Turn left onto US 9 / Halfmoon Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.63 one way
$5.27 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.10 | $6.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Clifton Park, NY
Late night in Clifton Park on Sunday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel from start to finish. You will traverse Washington Avenue, Central Avenue, and Henry Johnson Boulevard, navigating the urban landscape rather than cruising on open interstates. Since the highway share for this route is 0%, you should anticipate frequent stops and traffic lights rather than long, uninterrupted stretches. The road requires your full attention as you transition between city streets, offering a very different experience than a high-speed highway commute. It is a functional, stop-and-go experience that prioritizes local access over speed.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.4 mi on Adirondack Northway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Henry Johnson Boulevard.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 16 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Henry Johnson Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Albany, NY to Clifton Park, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Glens Falls along the way.
Glens Falls
8.5 mi in
|
~16m
About the Cities
Starting in Albany, NY
Full guide →Founded 1686
Albany is the capital of New York. Albany is an interesting showcase of several centuries' worth of architectural styles, including the modernistic Empire State Plaza.
Top landmarks
- • New York State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of New York
- • Fort Orange — fort in New Netherland (now Albany, New York)
- • Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception — historic cathedral in Albany, New York, United States
Arriving in Clifton Park, NY
Full guide →Clifton Park is a city in the Hudson Valley in the Capital District region of New York. It is in Saratoga County between Albany and Saratoga Springs in upstate New York. Home of one of the largest school districts in the state, it has plenty of attractions, and close access to Albany and Saratoga.
Top landmarks
- • Cyrus Rexford House — historic house in Rexford, New York state, USA
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 16 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.4 miles on Adirondack Northway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Clifton Park, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Henry Johnson Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Saratoga National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clifton Park, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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