Road Trips from Albany, NY
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
66
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
52
Under 2 hours
16 total in this range
Amenia, NY
1h 35m68.2 mi one way
Bethel, NY
1h 24m59.6 mi one way
Rotterdam, NY
26m16.6 mi one way
Poestenkill, NY
23m13.9 mi one way
Utica, NY
1h 55m94.6 mi one way
Full-day getaway
36 total in this range
New York City, NY
3h 5m150 mi one way
Brooklyn, NY
3h 19m157 mi one way
Queens, NY
3h 19m157.1 mi one way
Manhattan, NY
3h 1m145.7 mi one way
Lewisboro, NY
2h 48m123.8 mi one way
Weekend trip
14 total in this range
Tuckahoe, NY
4h 54m228.9 mi one way
Riverhead, NY
4h 34m215.3 mi one way
Louisville, NY
5h 2m211.4 mi one way
Sayville, NY
4h 7m193.9 mi one way
Attica, NY
5h 13m262.5 mi one way
Browse by Mood
New York City, NY
3h 5m150 mi one way
Brooklyn, NY
3h 19m157 mi one way
Queens, NY
3h 19m157.1 mi one way
Manhattan, NY
3h 1m145.7 mi one way
New York City, NY
3h 5m150 mi one way
Brooklyn, NY
3h 19m157 mi one way
Queens, NY
3h 19m157.1 mi one way
Manhattan, NY
3h 1m145.7 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Peak fall foliage — plan late-September through mid-October.
Winter
Shorter days — prioritize shorter drives or southbound routes.
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Ready to plan?
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