This 123.8-mile drive from Albany to Lewisboro, NY, is a manageable one-day trip taking approximately 2 hours and 48 minutes. You'll primarily be on the Taconic State Parkway, NY 9H, and I-84, with about 63% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost is around $20, making it an economical option. This route offers a straightforward journey through New York, suitable for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stop. The overall feel is a practical, highway-focused experience.
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
61.9 miles from Albany, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 24m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Taconic State Parkway
42.8 mi
58m
NY 9H
18.8 mi
26m
I 84
15.5 mi
18m
Patroon Island Bridge
12.8 mi
14m
I 684
9.9 mi
11m
State Highway 82
4.8 mi
6m
US 9
4.6 mi
6m
Old Post Road
4.6 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
Taconic State Parkway
— 42.8 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, NY and Lewisboro, 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 5Toward I 90: Buffalo, BostonUse the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 90 East: BostonUse 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 12Toward 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
19 mi·26 min·NY 9H
16
Turn left onto NY 82
4.8 mi·6 min·State Highway 82
17
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·1 min
18
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
43 mi·58 min·Taconic State Parkway
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Toward I 84 East: Danbury
20
Merge onto I 84
15 mi·18 min·I 84
21
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 68AToward I 684 South: White PlainsUse the right lane.
22
Merge onto I 684
9.9 mi·11 min·I 684
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 6Toward NY 35: Cross River, KatonahUse the right lane.
24
Merge onto NY 35
4.5 mi·7 min·Cross River Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
25
Continue on NY 35
4.6 mi·7 min·Old Post Road
26
Turn right onto NY 123
1.9 mi·3 min·Smith Ridge Road
27
Turn left onto Shady Lane
148 ft·6 sec·Shady Lane
28
Arrive at destination
Shady Lane
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under 3 hours, this trip is best tackled in a single day, offering flexibility for your departure time. The fuel cost is estimated at $20, so plan accordingly. With only one recommended stop, you can easily make it to Lewisboro without extensive breaks. Keep an eye on the Taconic State Parkway, as it can have varying speed limits and conditions compared to interstate highways. It's a good idea to ensure you have enough fuel before hitting the longest stretch of 42.8 miles on this parkway.
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 61.9 miles from Albany, NY, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.8 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 27 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.9 miles or 1h 24m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lewisboro, 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 123.8 miles and 2h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 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 Taconic State Parkway for about 42.8 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 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 112.6 — 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
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
7
102.1 mi into trip|~2h 17m in
Take the exit toward I 684 South: White Plains
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 68A
Toward I 684 South: White Plains
8
112.6 mi into trip|~2h 29m in
Take the exit toward NY 35: Cross River, Katonah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 6
Toward NY 35: Cross River, Katonah
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.38 one way
$40.76 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg43 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$22.04
$44.07
premium
$4.92
$23.99
$47.99
diesel
$5.61
$27.33
$54.67
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.1
0
$13.00
$5.94
Efficient EV
31
0
$10.83
$4.95
EV Truck/SUV
49.5
0
$17.33
$7.92
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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 Apr 19, 2026
Origin
Albany, NY
Late night
in Albany on Tuesday
Local time
4:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lewisboro, NY
Late night
in Lewisboro on Tuesday
Local time
4:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Pleasant Valley, NY
62 mi in
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
22 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
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.
Saratoga National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In 1777, a large British invasion force met an equally large American army here at Saratoga. After two intense battles, an eight-mile retreat, and a three-day siege, British General John Burgoyne surr...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
The character of this drive leans heavily towards highway travel, with 63% of the route utilizing such roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 42.8 miles on the Taconic State Parkway, which offers a different feel than typical interstates. While much of the journey is highway-focused, the inclusion of parkway and state routes suggests varied driving conditions. Expect a blend of faster-paced highway segments interspersed with potentially more scenic or local road sections.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.8 mi on Taconic State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Taconic State Parkway and NY 9H. 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 Effort10/10
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 22 significant decision points across 123.8 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 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Albany, NY to Lewisboro, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Katonah along the way.
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: 123.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42.8 miles on Taconic State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Lewisboro, 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: near the start (NY 5 / Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Lewisboro, NY before heading back.
