Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
23.4 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Frink Corner, NY
Agastya Garg
Clifton Park to Frink Corner is 23.4 miles and takes about 35 minutes via Adirondack Northway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey stays within New York, connecting the Northeast region. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it a straightforward trip for those looking for a quick connection between these two points. With just one recommended day, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a short scenic detour without requiring extensive planning.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adirondack Northway | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| Middle Line Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Northline Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Murray Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Malta Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Galway Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Middle Grove Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| US 9 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 6 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,385 veh/hr typical · worst 4,146
Quietest
1 AM
~143 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
23.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 28 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton Park, NY and Frink Corner, NY.
Start on Old Route 146
Turn right onto US 9
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto NY 146
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 87
Take the exit
Turn straight onto US 9
Turn right onto CR 63
Turn right onto CR 45
Continue on CR 45
Turn right onto CR 59
At end of road, turn left onto NY 29
Turn slight right onto CR 104
At end of road, turn left onto CR 21
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto US 9 / Halfmoon Parkway
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 87 North: Montreal
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward US 9 South: Saratoga Lake
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn right onto CR 63 / Malta Avenue
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto CR 21 / Middle Grove Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.15 one way
$8.31 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.85 | $4.46 | $8.93 |
| premium | $5.24 | $4.83 | $9.65 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Clifton Park on Wednesday
Local time
5:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog
Destination
Evening in Frink Corner on Wednesday
Local time
5:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive features a significant local road component, indicated by its 'Turn-heavy local drive' profile. While you'll spend some time on the Adirondack Northway, the majority of this 23.4-mile trip likely involves navigating local streets and intersections. The longest continuous stretch on a main road is 10.8 miles, which occurs on the Adirondack Northway. The highway share is moderate, meaning you'll experience a mix of faster highway driving and slower, more involved navigation through local areas. Be prepared for frequent changes in speed and direction.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 9 / Halfmoon Parkway.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 9 / Halfmoon Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
527 ft
Total Descent
234 ft
Highest Point
639 ft
~23.4 mi in
Elevation Range
395 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Th 05:30-20:30; Fr,Sa 05:30-22:30; Su...
Visit websiteCafe
Near the start, right off the route
Clifton Park, NY
Hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-22:00; Sa,Su 06:30-22:00
Cafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
Round Lake
Cuisine: regional
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 09:00-17:00
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: ice_cream;frozen_yogurt
Hours: Su-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-22:00
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Halfmoon, NY
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Tu 08:00-21:00; We 07:00-21:00; Th-Sa...
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Clifton Park, NY
Cuisine: pizza
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Clifton Park, NY
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su...
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Clifton Park
Cuisine: vietnamese
Hours: Tu-Su 11:00-15:00,16:00-21:00, Fr,Sa 21:...
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Malta, NY
Cuisine: sandwich;bakery
Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa-Su 07:00-20:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Clifton Park, NY
Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop
Hours: 05:00-21:00
Visit websitePark
Early in the drive, right off the route
Park
Later in the drive, short detour
Park
Later in the drive, short detour
Park
Early in the drive, short detour
Park
Later in the drive, short detour
Camp_site
Near the end, short detour
Greenfield Center, NY
Museum
Later in the drive, short detour
Ballston Spa, NY
Visit websiteBirthplace
Later in the drive, short detour
Ballston Spa, NY
Hotel
Near the start, right off the route
Clifton Park, NY
Visit websiteHotel
Near the start, right off the route
Clifton Park, NY
Visit websiteHotel
Near the start, right off the route
Clifton Park, NY
Visit websiteHotel
Near the start, right off the route
Clifton Park, NY
Visit websiteMotel
Later in the drive, right off the route
Saratoga Springs, NY
Hotel
Later in the drive, short detour
Ballston Spa, NY
Visit websitePoints of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 23.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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