Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
12.6 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clarksville, NY
Beth Fitzpatrick
The drive from Albany, NY to Clarksville, NY covers 12.6 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Delaware Avenue, Delaware Turnpike, Eagle Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.6 miles on Delaware Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 12.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
The drive from Albany, NY to Clarksville, NY covers 12.6 miles and takes about 25m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 5 / Washington Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 5 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 (NY 5 / Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Morton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Eagle Street): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto NY 5 / Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Morton Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Eagle Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Catherine Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 9W; NY 443 / Delaware Avenue
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Avenue | 6.6 mi | 14m |
| Delaware Turnpike | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Eagle Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Catherine Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Washington Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Morton Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, NY and Clarksville, NY.
Start on this road
Turn right onto NY 5
Continue on NY 5
At end of road, turn right onto Morton Avenue
Turn left onto Eagle Street
Turn right onto Catherine Street
Turn left onto US 9W; NY 443
Continue on NY 443
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$2.07 one way
$4.15 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.24 | $4.49 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.44 | $4.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.33
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Night in Albany on Friday
Local time
11:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Night in Clarksville on Friday
Local time
11:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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