Origin
Clifton Park, NY
Evening in Clifton Park on Friday
Local time
8:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Clifton Park, NY to Richmond Hill, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 17m
Distance
179.1 mi
288 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 6m
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6 AM
3h 17m
8 AM
3h 41m
10 AM
3h 26m
12 PM
3h 23m
3 PM
3h 27m
5 PM
3h 40m
8 PM
3h 10m
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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Richmond Hill, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Clifton Park, NY to Richmond Hill, NY covers 179.1 miles and takes about 3h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Route 146, Halfmoon Parkway, Highway 146 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
89.5 miles from Clifton Park, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
About the Cities
Starting in Clifton Park, NY
Full guide →Clifton Park is a city in the Hudson Valley in the Capital District region of New York. It is in Saratoga County between Albany and Saratoga Springs in upstate New York. Home of one of the largest school districts in the state, it has plenty of attractions, and close access to Albany and Saratoga.
Top landmarks
- • Cyrus Rexford House — historic house in Rexford, New York state, USA
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 3h 17m. Total distance: 179.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 17m drive with frequent turns across 179.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Route 146 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Clifton Park, NY to Richmond Hill, NY is easy. At 3h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clifton Park, NY to Richmond Hill, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 146 | — | — |
| Halfmoon Parkway | — | — |
| Highway 146 | — | — |
| I 87 South | — | — |
| Adirondack Northway | — | — |
| I 287 South | — | — |
| NJ 17 South | — | — |
| NJ 4 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Route 146
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton Park, NY and Richmond Hill, NY.
1
Start on Old Route 146
75 ft
·
5 sec
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Old Route 146
2
Turn right onto Halfmoon Parkway
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Halfmoon Parkway
3
Turn slight right
417 ft
·
16 sec
4
Turn straight onto State Highway 146
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
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State Highway 146
5
Take the ramp left toward I 87 South: Albany
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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I 87 South: Albany
6
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
12 mi
·
16 min
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Adirondack Northway
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
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I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
8
Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
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I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
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I 87 South: New York
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
11
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
12
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14 mi
·
18 min
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NJ 17 South: Mahwah
13
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
14
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
15
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
16
Continue straight
6.4 mi
·
8 min
17
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
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I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
18
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
19
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
20
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
21
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
22
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
23
Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
24
Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
25
Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
26
Continue on Whitestone Expressway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
27
Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
28
Take the exit slight right toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
29
Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
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Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
30
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
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Van Wyck Expressway West
31
Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Jamaica Avenue
32
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 89.5 miles from Clifton Park, NY, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 39 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.5 miles or 1h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richmond Hill, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Clifton Park, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Clifton Park, NY
This is one driving day of about 179.1 miles and 3h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Clifton Park, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 89.5 mi from Clifton Park, NY · 1h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
90 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 89.5 miles from Clifton Park, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Richmond Hill, NY
The final approach into Richmond Hill, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Richmond Hill, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.48 one way
$58.96 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $31.88 | $63.76 |
| premium | $4.92 | $34.71 | $69.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.54 | $79.09 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.7 | 0 | $18.81 | $8.60 |
| Efficient EV | 44.8 | 0 | $15.67 | $7.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.6 | 0 | $25.07 | $11.46 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Richmond Hill, NY
Evening in Richmond Hill on Friday
Local time
8:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
90 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 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
3h 17m 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 Richmond Hill, NY covers 179.1 miles and takes about 3h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Route 146, Halfmoon Parkway, Highway 146. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 89.5 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 $29.48 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Clifton Park, NY to Richmond Hill, NY is easy. At 3h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clifton Park, NY to Richmond Hill, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clifton Park, NY to Richmond Hill, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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