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Trip from Albany, NY to Concord, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 22m

Distance

163.3 mi

263 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 10m ★
6 AM
3h 23m
8 AM
3h 47m
10 AM
3h 31m
12 PM
3h 29m
3 PM
3h 32m
5 PM
3h 45m
8 PM
3h 15m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Albany, NY, NY

Albany, NY

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Downtown Concord, NY, NY

Concord, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from Albany, NY to Concord, NY covers 163.3 miles and takes about 3h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on New York State Thruway, NJ 17, New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 111.2 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.39 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

81.7 miles from Albany, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 111.2 mi 2h 8m
NJ 17 22.7 mi 29m
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension 4.7 mi 5m
NJ 440 4.5 mi 6m
NJ 3 4.2 mi 4m
Tonnelle Avenue 2.6 mi 3m
Staten Island Expressway 2.5 mi 3m
I 787 1.7 mi 2m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 111.2 mi, about 2h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany, NY and Concord, NY.

1

Start on this road

30 ft · 4 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto NY 5

352 ft · 10 sec · Washington Avenue
3

Turn left onto Eagle Street

156 ft · 4 sec · Eagle Street
4

Turn slight right onto Pine Street

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Pine Street
5

At end of road, turn right onto Broadway

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Broadway
6

Keep slight right at fork onto Broadway

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Broadway
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 787 South
8

Merge onto I 787

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 787
9

Continue on I 787

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 787
Exit 1 Toward I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1
11

Merge onto I 87

111 mi · 2 hr 8 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17

0.9 mi · 59 sec · NY 17
Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey Use the slight right lane.
13

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17
14

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17

23 mi · 29 min · NJ 17
Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah Use the slight left / straight lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
16

Merge onto NJ 3

4.2 mi · 4 min · NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on US 1; US 9

2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Tonnelle Avenue
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel Use the left lane.
20

Merge onto NJ 139

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
21

Continue on NJ 139

0.3 mi · 27 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
22

Take the exit

236 ft · 9 sec
Use the left lane.
23

Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

463 ft · 23 sec · Jersey Avenue
Use the left lane.
24

Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139

408 ft · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
Use the left lane.
25

Keep slight right at fork onto I 78; NJTP

4.7 mi · 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 14A Toward NJ 440: Bayonne Use the right lane.
27

Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard

0.3 mi · 17 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard
Toward NJ 440
28

Take the exit

357 ft · 8 sec
Toward NJ 440 South: Chosin Few Way Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward NJ 440 South Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
30

Merge onto NJ 440

4.5 mi · 6 min · NJ 440
31

Continue on NY 440

1.4 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
32

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 55 sec
Exit 10E Toward I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
33

Merge onto I 278

2.5 mi · 3 min · Staten Island Expressway
34

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 13 Toward Clove Road, Richmond Road, Targee Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35

Continue on Milford Drive

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Milford Drive
36

Continue on Clove Road

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Clove Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
37

Continue on Narrows Road South

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Narrows Road South
38

Turn left onto Targee Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Targee Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
39

Turn right onto Pierce Street

0.2 mi · 52 sec · Pierce Street
40

Arrive at destination

Pierce Street

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 81.7 miles from Albany, NY, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.2 miles.

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 36 miles or 44m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 81.7 miles or 1h 37m 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 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Concord, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Albany, 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 Albany, NY

This is one driving day of about 163.3 miles and 3h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Albany, 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.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 111.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

village in town of Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tarrytown, NY

82 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

Hudson, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tarrytown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 81.7 miles from Albany, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111.2 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Nino's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Staten Island, New York

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately

Hours: 12–10 pm

+17184483838

Visit website

Fiorentini Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rutherford, New Jersey

2.1 mi

Mi Ecuador Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rensselaer, New York

2.6 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Cafe Luna

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Staten Island, New York

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $30 to $50

Hours: 12–11 pm

+17183513235

Visit website

Cafe Latte

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Staten Island, New York

1.4 mi

Americano Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Staten Island, New York

1.5 mi

Nino's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+17184483838

Visit website

Fiorentini Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Rutherford, New Jersey

Hours: 5–9:30 pm

+19737213404

Visit website

Mi Ecuador Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Rensselaer, New York

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+15182750565

Visit website

Manche Pani

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Airmont, New York

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+18455334174

Visit website

Sage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Hours: 4–9 pm

+12017970500

Visit website

Barnwood Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Catskill, New York

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15189432200

Visit website

Golden Krust Carribean Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Newburgh, New York

Hours: 8:15 am–7:45 pm

+18457874527

Visit website

Gracie's Luncheonette

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30

Leeds, New York

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+15189439363

Visit website

Cafe Luna

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $30 to $50

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 12–11 pm

+17183513235

Visit website

Cafe Latte

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+17189870192

Americano Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

+16312132517

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Cafe Madison

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Albany, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–2 pm

+15189351094

Visit website

Giovanna's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Ramsey, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12018255835

Visit website

Healing Bean Cafe | Arts and Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13474974202

Visit website

Café Panache

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 3 mi from route ~7 min detour $50 to $10

Ramsey, New Jersey

Hours: 12–1:30 pm

+12019340030

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Bite Food & Coffee Co

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 3 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+15512248072

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Mahwah, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EvGateway Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Mountainville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19499452000

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Kearny, New Jersey

+19083121242

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

Jersey City, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Fort Wadsworth - Gateway National Recreation Area

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+17183544606

Visit website

Rab's Country Lanes

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 9 am–12 pm

+17189791600

Visit website

Ocean Breeze Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Staten Island, NY

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+17183517923

Visit website

Pieces of the Ocean

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+19177223519

Visit website

Fort Wadsworth

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

Visit website

Princess Travel

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Staten Island, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+17189877400

Visit website

Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 5:30 am–7:30 pm

+17183517923

Visit website

The Vanderbilt at South Beach

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+15167885372

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 28

5 decision points cluster between mile 114.4 and 162.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

9
114.4 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in | NY 17

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
115.8 mi into trip | ~2h 16m in | NJ 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
8
145.7 mi into trip | ~2h 54m in

Take the exit toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
7
147.1 mi into trip | ~2h 57m in | I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct

Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
162.1 mi into trip | ~3h 18m in

Take the exit toward Clove Road, Richmond Road, Targee Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 13 Toward Clove Road, Richmond Road, Targee Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.39 one way

$54.78 round trip

$4.26/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.63 $29.74 $59.48
premium $5.05 $32.49 $64.97
diesel $5.60 $36.00 $71.99

Estimated Tolls: $6.21

New York State Thruway (111.2 mi) $5.56
New Jersey Turnpike (4.7 mi) $0.65

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

$27

Tolls

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 49 0 $17.15 $7.84
Efficient EV 40.8 0 $14.29 $6.53
EV Truck/SUV 65.3 0 $22.86 $10.45

Gas CO2

57 kg

EV CO2

19 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.

Forecast as of Sep 5, 2026

Origin

Albany, NY

Late night in Albany on Sunday

Local time

1:52 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Concord, NY

Late night in Concord on Sunday

Local time

1:52 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 22m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 146.4
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 146.4
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 146.4
View on nps.gov
Governors Island National Monument

Governors Island National Monument

National Monument

From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...

3 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 146.4
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Statue Of Liberty National Monument

Statue Of Liberty National Monument

National Monument

A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. It was dedicated by Pre...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 152.1
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 146.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

163.3 mi in 3h 22m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 111.2 mi on New York State Thruway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 114.4 miles in near NY 17.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 163.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 114.4 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 115.8 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 145.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

533 ft 12 ft

Total Climb

730 ft

Total Descent

789 ft

Highest Point

533 ft

~81.7 mi in

Elevation Range

521 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Albany, NY and Concord, NY, road signs point toward Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken and Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike.

Jersey City

145.6 mi in | ~2h 54m | via US 1; US 9

Pulaski Skyway

145.6 mi in | ~2h 54m | via US 1; US 9

Hoboken

145.7 mi in | ~2h 54m

Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike

147.2 mi in | ~2h 57m | via I 78; NJTP

About the Cities

Starting in Albany, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1686

Albany is the capital of New York. Albany is an interesting showcase of several centuries' worth of architectural styles, including the modernistic Empire State Plaza.

Top landmarks

  • New York State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of New York
  • Fort Orange — fort in New Netherland (now Albany, New York)
  • Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception — historic cathedral in Albany, New York, United States

Arriving in Concord, NY

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Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 22m. Total distance: 163.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 111.2 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $6.21 in tolls one way, starting with New York State Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Concord, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 114.4 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 115.8 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 145.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Concord, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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