Origin
Albany, NY
Late night in Albany on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albany, NY to Hudson, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
35.4 mi
57 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hudson, NY
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick escape from Albany, the 35.4-mile journey south to Hudson is an ideal day trip. You can easily complete the drive in about 50 minutes, making it a perfect choice for a spontaneous outing. Budgeting roughly $6 for fuel is sufficient for this short regional transit within New York. Because the trip is so brief, there is no need to worry about overnight logistics or mid-route fatigue. This drive serves as a straightforward connection between two distinct Northeast locales, offering a practical way to transition between these cities without a massive time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Patroon Island Bridge | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| NY 9H | 11.4 mi | 15m |
| US 9 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Union Turnpike | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Columbia Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| I 787 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Pearl Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pine Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Patroon Island Bridge
— 12.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, NY and 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
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Pine Street
5
Turn left onto NY 32
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Pearl Street
6
Turn right onto US 9
286 ft
·
10 sec
·
US 9
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 787 North: Troy
8
Merge onto I 787
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 787
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 5
Toward I 90: Buffalo, Boston
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 90 East: Boston
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 90
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Patroon Island Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 12
Toward US 9: Hudson
13
Turn right onto US 9
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
US 9
14
Enter roundabout onto NY 9H
101 ft
·
1 sec
·
NY 9H
15
Continue on NY 9H
11 mi
·
15 min
·
NY 9H
16
Turn right onto NY 66
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Union Turnpike
17
Continue on Columbia Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Columbia Street
18
Turn left onto US 9; NY 23B
168 ft
·
4 sec
·
Green Street
19
Continue on US 9; NY 23B
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Columbia Street
20
Turn left onto NY 9G; NY 23B
317 ft
·
16 sec
·
North 3rd Street
21
Turn left onto Warren Street
82 ft
·
3 sec
·
Warren Street
22
Arrive at destination
Warren Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Albany, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 1.7 — 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
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 32 / North Pearl Street
Turn left onto NY 32 / North Pearl Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 787 North: Troy
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 787 North: Troy
8
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward I 90: Buffalo, Boston
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 5
Toward I 90: Buffalo, Boston
7
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 90 East: Boston
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.83 one way
$11.65 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.86 | $13.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.22
Union Turnpike
(3.1 mi)
$0.22
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Hudson, NY
Late night in Hudson on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
41°F
Nassau, NY
18 mi in
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
50m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. You will spend about 23% of your time on highways, utilizing the Patroon Island Bridge, NY 9H, and US 9 to navigate the distance. The longest uninterrupted stretch is the 12.8 miles spent on the Patroon Island Bridge, which provides a brief period of consistent momentum. Outside of that section, the route shifts away from standard interstate cruising toward more technical road segments. It is a drive that rewards your attention rather than allowing you to drift into autopilot.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.8 mi on Patroon Island Bridge.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 35.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 5 / Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (NY 32 / North Pearl Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Hudson, NY
Full guide →Founded 1785
Hudson is a beautiful small former whaling city in Columbia County, part of New York's Hudson Valley.
Top landmarks
- • Hudson Historic District — historic district in Hudson, New York
- • Houses at 37–47 North Fifth Street — historic house
- • Rossman-Prospect Avenue Historic District — historic district in the United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 35.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.8 miles on Patroon Island Bridge. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.22 in tolls one way, starting with Union Turnpike. 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.
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 Hudson, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 5 / Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (NY 32 / North Pearl Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hudson, NY before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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