Origin
Albany, NY
Morning in Albany on Tuesday
Local time
10:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albany, NY to New Scotland, 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
20m
Distance
9.3 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Scotland, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
This short, 9.3-mile journey from Albany to New Scotland, NY, is a quick 20-minute drive that's perfect for a single day trip. You'll primarily navigate Delaware Avenue, New Scotland Road, and Kenwood Avenue, experiencing a local feel with plenty of turns. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $2, this route is highly accessible for a spontaneous outing. Since there are no designated stops and the drive is so brief, you'll have maximum flexibility in planning your day. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, keeping the travel within familiar territory.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Avenue | 3.5 mi | 8m |
| New Scotland Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Kenwood Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Eagle Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Catherine Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Washington Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Morton Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Avenue
— 3.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, NY and New Scotland, NY.
1
Start on this road
30 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto NY 5
498 ft
·
14 sec
·
Washington Avenue
3
Continue on NY 5
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Eagle Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto Morton Avenue
172 ft
·
10 sec
·
Morton Avenue
5
Turn left onto Eagle Street
201 ft
·
7 sec
·
Eagle Street
6
Turn right onto Catherine Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Catherine Street
7
Turn left onto US 9W; NY 443
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Delaware Avenue
8
Turn slight right onto NY 140
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Kenwood Avenue
9
Turn straight onto NY 85
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
New Scotland Road
10
Arrive at destination
NY 85
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 1.4 — 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
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Morton Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Morton Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Eagle Street
Turn left onto Eagle Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Catherine Street
Turn right onto Catherine Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 9W; NY 443 / Delaware Avenue
Turn left onto US 9W; NY 443 / Delaware Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.53 one way
$3.06 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.66 | $3.31 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.80 | $3.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
New Scotland, NY
Morning in New Scotland on Tuesday
Local time
10:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
20m 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 9.3-mile route, with zero highway travel. The personality of this road is distinctly local, requiring your attention as you make frequent turns. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be about 3.5 miles along Delaware Avenue. The drive is characterized by its constant engagement, rather than long, monotonous stretches. This route is all about navigating local roads and experiencing the immediate surroundings.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.5 mi on Delaware Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 5 / Washington Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 5 / Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Morton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Eagle Street): Navigation decision point.
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 New Scotland, 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 20m. Total distance: 9.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.5 miles on Delaware Avenue. 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 0.8 miles (Morton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Eagle Street): Navigation decision point.
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 New Scotland, 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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