Origin
Albany, NY
Morning in Albany on Friday
Local time
11:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albany, NY to Clifton Park, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 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.
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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
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.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Adirondack Northway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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.
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
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
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
Morning in Clifton Park on Friday
Local time
11:14 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Albany, NY to Clifton Park, NY covers 16 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Adirondack Northway, Loudon Road, Henry Johnson Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8 miles from Albany, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.63 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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.
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.
On the drive from Albany, NY to Clifton Park, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Glens Falls along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Saratoga National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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