Origin
Albany, NY
Late night in Albany on Tuesday
Local time
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albany, NY to Kingsbury, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
56.9 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingsbury, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
This 56.9-mile drive from Albany, NY to Kingsbury, NY is a manageable 1 hour and 21 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily navigate via the Adirondack Northway, with portions on Loudon Road and Reynolds Road. With a fuel cost estimated at $9, this trip is quite budget-friendly. The journey is contained within the Northeast region, staying within New York State. Its turn-heavy local drive profile suggests a need for attention, but the relatively short duration means no overnight stay is required.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adirondack Northway | 33.9 mi | 39m |
| Loudon Road | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Reynolds Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| US 4 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Henry Johnson Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Broadway | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Route 9 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Adirondack Northway
— 33.9 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, NY and Kingsbury, NY.
1
Start on this road
30 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto NY 5
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
3
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 5
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Central Avenue
4
Turn right onto Henry Johnson Boulevard
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Henry Johnson Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 9
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Loudon Road
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
8
Merge onto I 87
34 mi
·
39 min
·
Adirondack Northway
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 17
Toward US 9: South Glens Falls, Moreau State Park
10
Turn straight onto US 9
473 ft
·
7 sec
·
Saratoga Road
11
Continue on US 9
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 9
12
Turn right onto NY 197
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Reynolds Road
13
Continue on NY 197
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Bridge Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 4
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Broadway
15
Continue on US 4
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Lower Main Street
16
Continue on US 4
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
17
Continue on US 4
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Moss Street
18
Continue on US 4
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
US 4
19
Turn slight left onto Church Road
86 ft
·
2 sec
·
Church Road
20
Arrive at destination
Church Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.5 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 49.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 5 / Washington Avenue
Turn left onto NY 5 / Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Henry Johnson Boulevard
Turn right onto Henry Johnson Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
8.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Fall...
6
42.8 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward US 9: South Glens Falls, Moreau State Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 17
Toward US 9: South Glens Falls, Moreau State Pa...
5
49.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
US 4 / Broadway
At end of road, turn left onto US 4 / Broadway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.37 one way
$18.73 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $10.13 | $20.26 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.03 | $22.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.56 | $25.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.97 | $2.73 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.97 | $3.64 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Kingsbury, NY
Late night in Kingsbury on Tuesday
Local time
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 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
1h 21m 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" for this 56.9-mile route, with only 7% of the journey on highways. While there's a substantial 33.9-mile stretch on the Adirondack Northway, much of the drive will involve navigating local roads. This means you'll experience a mix of faster highway travel and more intricate, potentially slower, local routes. Be prepared for frequent turns and changes in road character as you progress from Albany to Kingsbury.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.9 mi on Adirondack Northway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 5 / Washington Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.9 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 5 / Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Henry Johnson Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Kingsbury, NY, road signs point toward Glens Falls and Moreau State Park.
Glens Falls
8.5 mi in
|
~16m
Moreau State Park
42.8 mi in
|
~56m
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 Kingsbury, NY
Full guide →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 1h 21m. Total distance: 56.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.9 miles on Adirondack Northway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.6 miles (Henry Johnson Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Saratoga National Historical Park. 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 Kingsbury, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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