Nino's Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Staten Island, New York
Hours: 12–10 pm
+17184483838
Visit websiteCompiled 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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albany, NY
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Concord, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
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 .
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, NY and Concord, NY.
Start on this road
Turn right onto NY 5
Turn left onto Eagle Street
Turn slight right onto Pine Street
At end of road, turn right onto Broadway
Keep slight right at fork onto Broadway
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 787
Continue on I 787
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 87
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 3
Continue on US 1; US 9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 139
Continue on NJ 139
Take the exit
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78; NJTP
Take the exit
Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto NJ 440
Continue on NY 440
Take the exit
Merge onto I 278
Take the exit
Continue on Milford Drive
Continue on Clove Road
Continue on Narrows Road South
Turn left onto Targee Street
Turn right onto Pierce Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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.
Open the route before leaving Albany, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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 checkTop 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.
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Best meal stop · home stretch
Staten Island, New York
Near the end, right off the route
Hours: 12–10 pm
+17184483838
Fiorentini Restaurant
Rutherford, New Jersey
Mi Ecuador Restaurant
Rensselaer, New York
Best coffee break · home stretch
Staten Island, New York
Near the end, right off the route
Hours: 12–11 pm
+17183513235
Cafe Latte
Staten Island, New York
Americano Cafe
Staten Island, New York
Near the end, right off the route
Staten Island, New York
Hours: 12–10 pm
+17184483838
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Rutherford, New Jersey
Hours: 5–9:30 pm
+19737213404
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Rensselaer, New York
Hours: 9 am–8 pm
+15182750565
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Airmont, New York
Hours: 9 am–3 pm
+18455334174
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Fair Lawn, New Jersey
Hours: 4–9 pm
+12017970500
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Catskill, New York
Hours: 11 am–8 pm
+15189432200
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Newburgh, New York
Hours: 8:15 am–7:45 pm
+18457874527
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~9 min detour
Leeds, New York
Hours: 10 am–7 pm
+15189439363
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Staten Island, New York
Hours: 12–11 pm
+17183513235
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Staten Island, New York
Hours: 9 am–10 pm
+17189870192
Near the end, short detour
Staten Island, New York
Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm
+16312132517
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Albany, New York
Hours: 7:30 am–2 pm
+15189351094
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Ramsey, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–4 pm
+12018255835
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 7 am–9 pm
+13474974202
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Ramsey, New Jersey
Hours: 12–1:30 pm
+12019340030
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Fair Lawn, New Jersey
Hours: 9 am–8 pm
+15512248072
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Mahwah, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Mountainville, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+19499452000
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Kearny, New Jersey
+19083121242
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Newburgh, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~10 min detour
Newburgh, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~10 min detour
Newburgh, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18337484267
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Newburgh, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Near the end, short detour
Staten Island, New York
Hours: 6 am–9 pm
+17183544606
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Staten Island, New York
Hours: 9 am–12 pm
+17189791600
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Staten Island, NY
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
+17183517923
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Staten Island, New York
Hours: 11 am–6 pm
+19177223519
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Staten Island, New York
Hours: 6 am–9 pm
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Staten Island, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+17189877400
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Staten Island, New York
Hours: 5:30 am–7:30 pm
+17183517923
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Staten Island, New York
Hours: 10 am–8 pm
+15167885372
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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.
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
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct
Lane positioning matters here
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
Regular Gas
$27.39 one way
$54.78 round trip
| 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
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Albany on Sunday
Local time
1:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Concord on Sunday
Local time
1:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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163.3 mi in 3h 22m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
730 ft
Total Descent
789 ft
Highest Point
533 ft
~81.7 mi in
Elevation Range
521 ft
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
Pulaski Skyway
Hoboken
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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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