Origin
Wilton, NY
Afternoon in Wilton on Friday
Local time
3:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wilton, 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
31m
Distance
25.3 mi
41 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 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wilton, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Clifton Park, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wilton, NY to Clifton Park, NY covers 25.3 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 Adirondack Northway, Ballard Road, State Highway 146 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.4 miles on Adirondack Northway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 25.3 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 (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 31m drive with frequent turns across 25.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 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 22.4 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 CR 34 / Northern Pines Road.
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 31m drive. You will face about 8 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 (CR 34 / Northern Pines Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR 33 / Ballard Road): Navigation decision point; at 24.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 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
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CR 34 / Northern Pines Road
Turn left onto CR 34 / Northern Pines Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CR 33 / Ballard Road
Turn left onto CR 33 / Ballard Road
Navigation decision point
7
24.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward NY 146 West: Clifton Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9W
Toward NY 146 West: Clifton Park
5
24.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
NY 146 / State Highway 146
Turn sharp left onto NY 146 / State Highway 146
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
25.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
US 9 / Halfmoon Parkway
Turn left onto US 9 / Halfmoon Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adirondack Northway | 22.4 mi | 25m |
| Ballard Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 146 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Halfmoon Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northern Pines Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Old Route 146 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Gansevoort Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Adirondack Northway
— 22.4 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilton, NY and Clifton Park, NY.
1
Start on CR 32
34 ft
·
5 sec
·
Gansevoort Road
2
Turn left onto CR 34
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Northern Pines Road
3
Turn left onto CR 33
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Ballard Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 87 South
5
Merge onto I 87
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Adirondack Northway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 9W
Toward NY 146 West: Clifton Park
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn sharp left onto NY 146
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
State Highway 146
8
Turn left onto US 9
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Halfmoon Parkway
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto Old Route 146
75 ft
·
3 sec
·
Old Route 146
10
Arrive at destination
Old Route 146
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.16 one way
$8.33 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Afternoon in Clifton Park on Friday
Local time
3:18 PM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 Wilton, NY to Clifton Park, NY covers 25.3 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Adirondack Northway, Ballard Road, State Highway 146. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.6 miles from Wilton, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.16 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 31m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 34 / Northern Pines Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR 33 / Ballard Road): Navigation decision point; at 24.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Wilton, NY to Clifton Park, 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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