Origin
Halfmoon, NY
Late night in Halfmoon on Sunday
Local time
12:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Halfmoon, NY to Albany, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
13.9 mi
22 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 22m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Halfmoon, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Halfmoon and Albany is a quick, straightforward journey covering 13.9 miles. You can expect to spend about 24 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect one-day trip that requires no overnight stops. Since the route consists entirely of local roads, you won't encounter any highway segments, keeping your fuel costs very low at approximately $2. This drive is ideal if you are looking for a simple, efficient connection within the Northeast region. Because the trip is so short, it offers great flexibility for your schedule, whether you are commuting or heading into the city for an afternoon.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Loudon Road | 11.8 mi | 19m |
| Church Hill Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Henry Johnson Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Central Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Halfmoon Parkway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Harris Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Loudon Road
— 11.8 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Halfmoon, NY and Albany, NY.
1
Start on CR 95
28 ft
·
2 sec
·
Harris Road
2
Turn right onto CR 99
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Hill Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 9
274 ft
·
6 sec
·
Halfmoon Parkway
4
Continue on US 9
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Loudon Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 9
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Loudon Road
6
Continue on US 9
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Henry Johnson Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto NY 5
508 ft
·
16 sec
·
Central Avenue
8
Turn slight left onto NY 5
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
9
Turn right
30 ft
·
2 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 99 / Church Hill Road
Turn right onto CR 99 / Church Hill Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 9 / Halfmoon Parkway
At end of road, turn left onto US 9 / Halfmoon Parkway
Navigation decision point
4
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 9 / Loudon Road
Keep slight left at fork onto US 9 / Loudon Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
13.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
NY 5 / Central Avenue
Turn left onto NY 5 / Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
13.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.29 one way
$4.58 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in Albany on Sunday
Local time
12:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°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
15 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
24m 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?
This 13.9-mile transit is a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you off the interstate entirely. You will navigate via Loudon Road, Church Hill Road, and Henry Johnson Boulevard, experiencing a mix of suburban and urban driving conditions. The most significant portion of your journey occurs on Loudon Road, which accounts for an 11.8-mile stretch of the total distance. Expect a hands-on driving experience where the lack of highway miles means you will be managing frequent turns rather than cruising at high speeds. It is a practical, no-frills route that transitions you directly from the Halfmoon area into the heart of Albany.
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: 11.8 mi on Loudon Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 CR 99 / Church Hill Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m 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 (CR 99 / Church Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 9 / Halfmoon Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (US 9 / Loudon Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
363 ft
144 ft
Total Climb
231 ft
Total Descent
364 ft
Highest Point
363 ft
~7.9 mi in
Elevation Range
219 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Halfmoon, NY
Full guide →Founded 1788
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 24m. Total distance: 13.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m 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 11.8 miles on Loudon Road. 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 (CR 99 / Church Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 9 / Halfmoon Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (US 9 / Loudon Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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