Origin
Gates, NY
Morning in Gates on Friday
Local time
11:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
26°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gates, 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
31m
Distance
16.2 mi
26 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gates, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Frink Corner, NY
Agastya Garg
Trip Overview
The drive from Gates, NY to Frink Corner, NY covers 16.2 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Middle Grove Road, Route 29, Church Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.4 miles on Middle Grove Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 16.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (25%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 31m drive with frequent turns across 16.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Middle Grove Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.4 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near Bryant Bridge Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Gates, NY to Frink Corner, NY is easy. At 31m with 25% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (Bryant Bridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (NY 29 / Route 29): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (CR 21 / Middle Grove Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Bryant Bridge Road
Turn right onto Bryant Bridge Road
Navigation decision point
3
1.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
NY 29 / Route 29
Turn left onto NY 29 / Route 29
Navigation decision point
3
10.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
CR 21 / Middle Grove Road
Turn left onto CR 21 / Middle Grove Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Grove Road | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Route 29 | 4 mi | 5m |
| Church Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Lake Avenue | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| Burgoyne Road | 1.3 mi | 5m |
| Bryant Bridge Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Route 9N | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Middle Grove Road
— 5.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gates, NY and Frink Corner, NY.
1
Start on Burgoyne Road
1.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Burgoyne Road
2
Turn right onto Bryant Bridge Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bryant Bridge Road
3
Turn left onto NY 29
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Route 29
4
Continue on NY 29
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Lake Avenue
5
Continue on NY 9N
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Church Street
6
Continue on NY 9N
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Route 9N
7
Turn left onto CR 21
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Middle Grove Road
8
Arrive at destination
CR 21
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.67 one way
$5.33 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.88 | $5.77 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 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 | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
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
Frink Corner, NY
Morning in Frink Corner on Friday
Local time
11:09 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
7 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
31m 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 Gates, NY to Frink Corner, NY covers 16.2 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Middle Grove Road, Route 29, Church Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.1 miles from Gates, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.67 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.
The drive from Gates, NY to Frink Corner, NY is easy. At 31m with 25% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (Bryant Bridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (NY 29 / Route 29): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (CR 21 / Middle Grove Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Gates, 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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