Origin
Clifton Park, NY
Morning in Clifton Park on Friday
Local time
11:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clifton Park, NY to Frink Corner, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 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
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
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
Trip Overview
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.
Who Is This Route For?
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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
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.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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 10.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
4/10
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 9 / Halfmoon Parkway
Turn right onto US 9 / Halfmoon Parkway
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 87 North: Montreal
Navigation decision point
Toward I 87 North: Montreal
5
11.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward US 9 South: Saratoga Lake
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 13S
Toward US 9 South: Saratoga Lake
4
12.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
CR 63 / Malta Avenue
Turn right onto CR 63 / Malta Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
22.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
CR 21 / Middle Grove Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 21 / Middle Grove Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
Adirondack Northway
— 10.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton Park, NY and Frink Corner, NY.
1
Start on Old Route 146
75 ft
·
5 sec
·
Old Route 146
2
Turn right onto US 9
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Halfmoon Parkway
3
Turn slight right
417 ft
·
16 sec
4
Turn straight onto NY 146
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
State Highway 146
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 87 North: Montreal
6
Merge onto I 87
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Adirondack Northway
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 13S
Toward US 9 South: Saratoga Lake
8
Turn straight onto US 9
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 9
9
Turn right onto CR 63
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Malta Avenue
10
Turn right onto CR 45
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Northline Road
11
Continue on CR 45
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Galway Road
12
Turn right onto CR 59
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Middle Line Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto NY 29
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Washington Street
14
Turn slight right onto CR 104
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Murray Road
15
At end of road, turn left onto CR 21
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Middle Grove Road
16
Arrive at destination
CR 21
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.85 one way
$7.70 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.17 | $8.33 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.54 | $9.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Frink Corner, NY
Morning in Frink Corner on Friday
Local time
11:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
33°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
13 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
35m 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 Clifton Park, NY to Frink Corner, NY covers 23.4 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Adirondack Northway, Middle Line Road, Northline Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.7 miles from Clifton Park, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.85 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 straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The route from Clifton Park, NY to Frink Corner, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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