Origin
Glens Falls, NY
Morning in Glens Falls on Tuesday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glens Falls, 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 7m
Distance
49.8 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glens Falls, NY
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Glens Falls to Albany, you are facing a straightforward 52.7-mile journey that takes approximately 57 minutes to complete. Because the route is entirely comprised of local roads rather than major highways, it is best suited as a quick day trip that you can easily finish in a single afternoon. You should budget about $8 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Northeast hubs. Since the drive is quite short, there is no need for an overnight stay, allowing you the flexibility to head back whenever you are ready. This trip is ideal for those who prefer navigating community thoroughfares over the fast-paced environment of an interstate. It serves as a practical connection between these two New York cities, keeping your travel time well under an hour.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adirondack Northway | 38.5 mi | 45m |
| Loudon Road | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Hudson Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Henry Johnson Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Troy Schenectady Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Broad Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Adirondack Northway
— 38.5 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glens Falls, NY and Albany, NY.
1
Start on US 9; NY32
340 ft
·
19 sec
·
Centennial Circle
2
Continue on Hudson Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hudson Avenue
3
Continue on Broad Street
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Broad Street
4
Continue on CR 28
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 87 South
6
Merge onto I 87
38 mi
·
45 min
·
Adirondack Northway
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 7-6
Toward NY 2, NY 7: Schenectady, Watervliet, Troy, Cohoes
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Toward NY 2, NY 7 West: Troy, Schenectady
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto NY 7
237 ft
·
3 sec
·
NY 7
10
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 7
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
NY 7
Exit 6
Toward NY 2, NY 7 West: Watervliet, Schenectady
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward NY 2, NY 9
Use the slight left lane.
12
Turn straight onto NY 2
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Troy Schenectady Road
13
Enter roundabout onto Loudon Road
20 ft
·
0 sec
·
Loudon Road
14
Continue on Loudon Road
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Loudon Road
15
Continue on US 9
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Henry Johnson Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto NY 5
508 ft
·
16 sec
·
Central Avenue
17
Turn slight left onto NY 5
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
18
Turn right
30 ft
·
2 sec
19
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 24.9 miles from Glens Falls, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 41.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 87 South
Navigation decision point
Toward I 87 South
6
40.7 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward NY 2, NY 7: Schenectady, Watervliet, Troy, Cohoes
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7-6
Toward NY 2, NY 7: Schenectady, Watervliet, Tro...
8
41.2 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NY 2, NY 7 West: Troy, Schenectady
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NY 2, NY 7 West: Troy, Schenectady
8
41.6 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
NY 7
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 7 toward NY 2, NY 7 West: Watervliet, Schenectady
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6
Toward NY 2, NY 7 West: Watervliet, Schenectady
9
41.8 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NY 2, NY 9
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward NY 2, NY 9
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.20 one way
$16.39 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.86 | $17.73 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.65 | $19.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.00 | $21.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.23 | $2.39 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.36 | $1.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.97 | $3.19 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Albany, NY
Morning in Albany on Tuesday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
41°F
Halfmoon, 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 7m 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 rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate through local infrastructure using Hudson Avenue, Broad Street, and Main Street to reach your destination. Because the longest stretch is 0 miles on Hudson Avenue, you should remain alert for frequent intersections and changing traffic patterns along the way. The road’s personality is defined by its reliance on local streets, which keeps your speed moderate and your attention engaged. You won't find any long, uninterrupted highway stretches here, so plan for a steady pace that requires constant navigation through the local landscape.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.5 mi on Adirondack Northway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 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 49.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 2.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 40.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between Glens Falls, NY and Albany, NY, road signs point toward Watervliet, Troy, Cohoes and Schenectady.
Watervliet
40.7 mi in
|
~50m
Troy
40.7 mi in
|
~50m
Cohoes
40.7 mi in
|
~50m
Schenectady
41.2 mi in
|
~51m
About the Cities
Starting in Glens Falls, NY
Full guide →Founded 1908
Top landmarks
- • 18th Separate Company Armory — historic armory building in Glens Falls, New York state, USA
- • First Presbyterian Church — church in Glen Falls, New York
- • Glens Falls Cemetery — historic cemetery located at Glens Falls, Warren County, New York
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 7m. Total distance: 49.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.5 miles on Adirondack Northway. 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 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 2.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 40.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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