Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
7.7 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wilton, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Saratoga Springs, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Wilton, NY to Saratoga Springs, NY is 7.7 miles and takes about 12m via Northern Pines Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York's Northeast region, offering a straightforward connection between two points. It's a quick hop, perfect for when you just need to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss. You won't encounter any highway driving, keeping the pace relaxed and local. Consider this a simple shuttle rather than a full-blown road trip.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Pines Road | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Maple Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| C.V. Whitney Memorial Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Marion Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Broadway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lake Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Gansevoort Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Wilton, NY and Saratoga Springs, NY.
Start on CR 32
Turn left onto CR 34
Turn left onto US 9
Continue on US 9
Turn right onto US 9; NY 50
Continue on US 9; NY 50
Turn left onto NY 29
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto CR 34 / Northern Pines Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 9; NY 50 / C.V. Whitney Memorial Highway
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto NY 29 / Lake Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.25 one way
$2.50 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $1.35 | $2.71 |
| premium | $4.87 | $1.48 | $2.95 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $1.64 | $3.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Wilton on Sunday
Local time
2:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 12:05AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Afternoon in Saratoga Springs on Sunday
Local time
2:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Cloudy
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 12:05AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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 consists entirely of surface roads, with 0% on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 4.5 miles on Northern Pines Road. You'll mainly be navigating local streets and avenues, not highway cruising. Expect a consistent pace without the interruptions of frequent exits or merges.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 34 / Northern Pines Road.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Wilton, NY to Saratoga Springs, NY is easy. At 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 34 / Northern Pines Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (US 9; NY 50 / C.V. Whitney Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (NY 29 / Lake Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Founded 1776
Saratoga Springs is just south of the Adirondacks in upstate New York. Long a vacation destination for New Yorkers, Saratoga Springs is a pleasant town filled with swanky shops, spas and horse racing. A key battle in the Revolutionary War happened nearby. The city is also home to Skidmore College and Empire State College (SUNY).
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 7.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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