Origin
Clarksville, NY
Night in Clarksville on Friday
Local time
11:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clarksville, NY to Albany, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
14.4 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clarksville, NY
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
The drive from Clarksville, NY to Albany, NY covers 14.4 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Delaware Turnpike, Delmar Bypass, Delaware Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.7 miles on Delaware Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Arriving 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
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 24m. Total distance: 14.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Clarksville, NY to Albany, NY covers 14.4 miles and takes about 24m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Delaware Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 4.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.6 miles in near CR 52 / Elm Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles (CR 52 / Elm Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (I 787): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
6.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
CR 52 / Elm Avenue
Turn right onto CR 52 / Elm Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
12.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 787
Merge onto I 787
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
13.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward US 9 North, US 20 West: Downtown Albany
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 4
Toward US 9 North, US 20 West: Downtown Albany
6
14.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
NY 5 / Eagle Street
At end of road, turn right onto NY 5 / Eagle Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
14.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
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 Clarksville, NY to Albany, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Troy along the way.
Troy
11.9 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Turnpike | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Delmar Bypass | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Delaware Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| I 787 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Elm Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Southern Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Route 9W | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Turnpike
— 4.7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville, NY and Albany, NY.
1
Start on NY 443
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Delaware Turnpike
2
Continue on NY 443
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Delaware Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 52
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Avenue
4
Turn left onto Delmar Bypass
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Delmar Bypass
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 9W; NY 32
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 9W NY 32
6
Continue on US 9W; NY 32
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Route 9W
7
Continue on US 9W
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Southern Boulevard
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 787 North: Rensselaer, Troy
9
Merge onto I 787
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 787
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 4
Toward US 9 North, US 20 West: Downtown Albany
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto Quay Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Quay Street
12
Turn left onto NY 5
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
NY 5
13
Turn left onto NY 5
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
State Street
14
At end of road, turn right onto NY 5
182 ft
·
5 sec
·
Eagle Street
15
Turn straight onto NY 5
498 ft
·
19 sec
·
Washington Avenue
16
Turn left
30 ft
·
2 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.37 one way
$4.74 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.56 | $5.13 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.33
Delaware Turnpike
(4.7 mi)
$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
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Albany, NY
Night in Albany on Friday
Local time
11:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°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
14 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m 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 Clarksville, NY to Albany, NY covers 14.4 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Delaware Turnpike, Delmar Bypass, Delaware Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.2 miles from Clarksville, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.37 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles (CR 52 / Elm Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (I 787): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Clarksville, NY to Albany, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Troy 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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