Albany to Hastings-on-Hudson is 137.5 miles and takes about 2h 48m via New York State Thruway and surface roads, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. You'll spend most of your time on the New York State Thruway before transitioning to surface streets for the final stretch. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward drive that gets you between these two points efficiently.
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
68.7 miles from Albany, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 22m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New York State Thruway
129.1 mi
2h 31m
South Broadway
3.2 mi
6m
Broadway
2.2 mi
3m
I 787
1.7 mi
2m
Pine Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Washington Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Main Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Eagle Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 129.1 mi, about 2h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, NY and Hastings-on-Hudson, 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 1Toward 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 left at fork onto I 87
18 mi·22 min·New York State Thruway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·39 sec
Exit 9Toward US 9: Tarrytown, Sleepy HollowUse the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto US 9
3.2 mi·6 min·South Broadway
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Continue on US 9
1.8 mi·2 min·Broadway
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto Main Street
173 ft·4 sec·Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under three hours, this trip is easily manageable as a single-day drive. Leaving Albany in the morning will give you ample time to reach Hastings-on-Hudson without feeling rushed. You'll encounter one significant stretch of highway driving covering 129.1 miles on the New York State Thruway, so plan for any necessary fuel stops before or immediately after this segment. The $23 fuel cost estimate is a good baseline for budgeting. With only one designated stop and a flexible schedule, you can decide on your pace for the final surface road portion.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.7 miles from Albany, NY, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 129.1 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 30 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.7 miles or 1h 22m 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hastings-on-Hudson, 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 137.5 miles and 2h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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 129.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 132.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|NY 5 / Washington Avenue
Turn right onto NY 5 / Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|Broadway
At end of road, turn right onto Broadway
Navigation decision point
6
2.7 mi into trip|~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turn...
8
132.3 mi into trip|~2h 37m in
Take the exit toward US 9: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9
Toward US 9: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow
6
132.5 mi into trip|~2h 38m in|US 9 / South Broadway
Turn left onto US 9 / South Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.24 one way
$44.49 round trip
$4.11/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$24.14
$48.28
premium
$4.85
$26.24
$52.49
diesel
$4.80
$25.96
$51.93
Estimated Tolls: $6.45
New York State Thruway
(129.1 mi)$6.45
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
$22
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.3
0
$14.44
$6.60
Efficient EV
34.4
0
$12.03
$5.50
EV Truck/SUV
55
0
$19.25
$8.80
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Albany, NY
Night
in Albany on Monday
Local time
10:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Chance Rain Showers
W 5 to 10 mph27% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:56PM EDT until July 19 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:56PM EDT until July 19 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Destination
Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
Night
in Hastings-on-Hudson on Monday
Local time
10:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 9 mph31% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:56PM EDT until July 19 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:56PM EDT until July 19 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
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
9 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
2h 48m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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.
General Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 137.5
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 137.5
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...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
Free
near mile 137.5
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...
20 mi from route
~51 min detour
Free
near mile 137.5
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...
21 mi from route
~53 min detour
Free
near mile 137.5
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...
21 mi from route
~53 min detour
Free
near mile 137.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily highway, with 100% of the route on the New York State Thruway for the first 129.1 miles. After that, you'll transition to surface roads, specifically South Broadway and Broadway, for the remaining 8.4 miles. Expect a lot of exits as you approach your destination, given the shift from limited-access highway to more developed urban and suburban roadways.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 129.1 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 early in the drive near NY 5 / Washington Avenue.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 137.5 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: near the start (NY 5 / Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 48m. Total distance: 137.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 129.1 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.45 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.
Yes — we found about 13 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Hastings-on-Hudson, 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. There are 13 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 5 / Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hastings-on-Hudson, NY before heading back.
