Origin
Albany, NY
Morning in Albany on Sunday
Local time
7:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albany, NY to Sloatsburg, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 19m
Distance
116.6 mi
188 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 10m
★
6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 39m
10 AM
2h 26m
12 PM
2h 24m
3 PM
2h 27m
5 PM
2h 38m
8 PM
2h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sloatsburg, NY
Ian Ramírez
Trip Overview
Albany to Sloatsburg is 116.6 miles and takes about 2h 19m via New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region down to the Northeast region. Expect a route that involves a good amount of turns and local driving, rather than a continuous interstate cruise. It's a manageable distance, making it a solid choice for a single-day trip without feeling overly rushed. Consider this if you prefer a drive with more interaction with local roads rather than a pure highway experience.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
58.3 miles from Albany, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 110.6 mi | 2h 7m |
| Orange Turnpike | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| I 787 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Old Route 17 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Pine Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Washington Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Eagle Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 110.6 mi, about 2h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, NY and Sloatsburg, NY.
1
Start on this road
30 ft
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4 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto NY 5
352 ft
·
10 sec
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Washington Avenue
3
Turn left onto Eagle Street
156 ft
·
4 sec
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Eagle Street
4
Turn slight right onto Pine Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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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
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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
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I 787
Exit 1
Toward 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 7 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 15A
Toward NY 17 North, NY 59: Sloatsburg, Suffern
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto Old Route 17
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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Old Route 17
14
Turn left onto NY 59
2.2 mi
·
3 min
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Orange Turnpike
15
Turn right onto Trooper Robert V. Conklin Drive
113 ft
·
8 sec
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Trooper Robert V. Conklin Drive
16
Arrive at destination
Trooper Robert V. Conklin Drive
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2h 19m, this trip is well-suited for a single day with plenty of flexibility. You could depart Albany in the morning and arrive in Sloatsburg well before lunch, or even leave mid-morning and still have ample daylight. With a fuel cost estimated around $19, budgeting is straightforward. Since the longest uninterrupted stretch is on the New York State Thruway, plan your fuel stops before you get too far onto that segment if needed. Keep an eye on your GPS for the turn-heavy local sections as you get closer to Sloatsburg to ensure a smooth arrival.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 58.3 miles from Albany, NY, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110.6 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 26 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.3 miles or 1h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sloatsburg, 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 116.6 miles and 2h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Albany, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 110.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.3 miles from Albany, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 110.6 miles.
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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 113.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NY 5 / Washington Avenue
Turn right onto NY 5 / Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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Broadway
At end of road, turn right onto Broadway
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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Broadway
Keep slight right at fork onto Broadway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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
113.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 14m in
Take the exit toward NY 17 North, NY 59: Sloatsburg, Suffern
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 15A
Toward NY 17 North, NY 59: Sloatsburg, Suffern
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.19 one way
$38.39 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $20.75 | $41.51 |
| premium | $4.92 | $22.60 | $45.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.74 | $51.49 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.69
New York State Thruway
(110.6 mi)
$5.53
Orange Turnpike
(2.2 mi)
$0.16
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
$19
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35 | 0 | $12.24 | $5.60 |
| Efficient EV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.20 | $4.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.6 | 0 | $16.32 | $7.46 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
Sloatsburg, NY
Morning in Sloatsburg on Sunday
Local time
7:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Cloudy
SE 1 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
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
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
2h 19m 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.
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...
24 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
Park Closure: Horse Trail Closed
Park Closure: Tour Stop 7 Closed
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...
26 mi from route
~64 min detour
Free
near mile 112.5
View on nps.gov
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
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...
26 mi from route
~64 min detour
Free
near mile 112.5
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument
National Monument
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...
30 mi from route
~75 min detour
Free
near mile 112.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive presents a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll encounter more frequent changes in direction than on a typical interstate. While the New York State Thruway accounts for a significant portion of the journey, with the longest stretch covering 110.6 miles, the overall character suggests a blend of highway and local road navigation. The highway share is noted as 4 (on a scale where higher numbers mean more highway), indicating a moderate amount of faster-paced driving mixed with the local segments. Be prepared for the road to feel more engaging as you approach your destination.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 110.6 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 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
6/10
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 116.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.4 miles (Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Broadway): 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 Sloatsburg, NY
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Sloat's Dam and Mill Pond — complex of multiple built objects
- • Old Sloatsburg Cemetery — cemetery
- • Jacob Sloat House — historic house in New York, 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 2h 19m. Total distance: 116.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 110.6 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.69 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.
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 Sloatsburg, 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. 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 0.4 miles (Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Broadway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Saratoga National Historical Park, General Grant National Memorial and Hamilton Grange National Memorial (4 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 Sloatsburg, 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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