Origin
Copake, NY
Morning in Copake on Tuesday
Local time
9:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Copake, NY to Albany, 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 9m
Distance
50.9 mi
82 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Copake, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
This 50.9-mile drive from Copake, NY to Albany, NY takes about 56 minutes and is an easy day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $8, it's an affordable excursion. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Route 7A and Center Hill Road, with no highway driving, making it a more scenic and potentially slower journey. Given its short duration and local road focus, this trip is best enjoyed at a relaxed pace, allowing you to soak in the atmosphere of the Northeast region. It's a straightforward trip that won't demand an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Taconic State Parkway | 16.4 mi | 22m |
| I 90 | 14 mi | 16m |
| New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector | 7.8 mi | 9m |
| Center Hill Road | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| State Highway 23 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| County Route 7A | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| I 787 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Taconic State Parkway
— 16.4 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Copake, NY and Albany, NY.
1
Start on CR 7A
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
County Road 7A
2
Turn right onto CR 7A
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
County Route 7A
3
Continue on CR 7A
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Center Hill Road
4
Turn left onto NY 23
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 23
5
Continue on NY 23
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
6
Continue on NY 23
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 23
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
8
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
16 mi
·
22 min
·
Taconic State Parkway
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 90 West: Albany
10
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
this road
11
Merge onto I 90
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector
12
Take the exit onto I 90
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 90
Exit B1
Toward I 90 West, US 9: Albany, Hudson
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 6A
Toward I 787: Albany, Troy
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 787 South: Albany
Use the straight lane.
15
Merge onto I 787
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 787
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 4B
Toward US 9 North: Clinton Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
17
Continue on US 9
525 ft
·
23 sec
·
Clinton Avenue
18
Turn left onto Chapel Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Chapel Street
19
Turn right onto Columbia Street
483 ft
·
17 sec
·
Columbia Street
20
At end of road, turn left onto Eagle Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Eagle Street
21
Turn right onto NY 5
352 ft
·
15 sec
·
Washington Avenue
22
Turn left
30 ft
·
2 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.4 miles from Copake, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 26.4 and 50 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
26.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 West: Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 90 West: Albany
8
34.8 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
I 90
Take the exit onto I 90 toward I 90 West, US 9: Albany, Hudson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit B1
Toward I 90 West, US 9: Albany, Hudson
8
48.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward I 787: Albany, Troy
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 6A
Toward I 787: Albany, Troy
7
48.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 787 South: Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 787 South: Albany
7
50 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward US 9 North: Clinton Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4B
Toward US 9 North: Clinton Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.38 one way
$16.76 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.06 | $18.12 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.87 | $19.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.39
New York State Thruway
(7.8 mi)
$0.39
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$0
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.34 | $2.44 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.13 | $3.26 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Albany, NY
Morning in Albany on Tuesday
Local time
9:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Chatham, NY
25 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
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 9m 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 on this route, with no highway segments at all. You'll be navigating roads such as Route 7A and Center Hill Road, which means a more engaged driving experience compared to interstate travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests frequent changes in direction and potentially varied road surfaces as you transition between local routes. This kind of drive offers a more intimate connection with the landscape, moving through towns and countryside rather than bypassing them.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.4 mi on Taconic State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Taconic State Parkway and I 90. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 26.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.9 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 26.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 34.8 miles (I 90): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
On the drive from Copake, NY to Albany, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Hudson along the way.
Hudson
34.8 mi in
|
~47m
|
via I 90
About the Cities
Starting in Copake, NY
Full guide →Arriving 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
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 9m. Total distance: 50.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.4 miles on Taconic State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.39 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 Albany, 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: at 26.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 34.8 miles (I 90): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Albany, 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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