Origin
Livingston, NY
Morning in Livingston on Tuesday
Local time
8:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Livingston, 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
57m
Distance
42.9 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Livingston, NY
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Trip Overview
Livingston, NY to Albany, NY is 42.9 miles and takes about 57 minutes via New York State Thruway, Albany Post Road, and US 9, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local driving experience with a significant amount of turns, rather than a straightforward highway cruise. Given its short duration, this route is ideal for a quick, same-day excursion, offering a practical way to travel between these two locations without a major time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 27.6 mi | 31m |
| Albany Post Road | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| US 9 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 23 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| I 787 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Rip Van Winkle Bridge | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Rhinebeck-Hudson Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| CR 23B | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 27.6 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livingston, NY and Albany, NY.
1
Start on Church Road
87 ft
·
9 sec
·
Church Road
2
Turn left onto CR 19
50 ft
·
3 sec
·
County Route 19
3
Turn right onto Church Road
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Church Road
4
Turn right onto US 9
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
US 9
5
Turn left onto US 9; NY 23
506 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 9; NY 23
6
Continue on US 9; 23
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
US 9; 23
7
Continue on US 9; NY 23
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Albany Post Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on NY 23
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Rhinebeck-Hudson Road
9
Enter roundabout onto NY 23
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
Rip Van Winkle Bridge
Toward Rip Van Winkle Bridge, Catskill
10
Continue on NY 23
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Rip Van Winkle Bridge
Toward Rip Van Winkle Bridge, Catskill
11
Continue on NY 23
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 23
Use the left lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward NYST, I 87: Jefferson Heights, Leeds
13
Turn right onto CR 23B
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
CR 23B
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward NYST, I 87
15
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
this road
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 87 North: Albany, Mass Turnpike
17
Merge onto I 87
28 mi
·
31 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 23
Toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
Use the slight right lane.
19
Continue on I 787
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 787
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 4
Toward US 9 North, US 20 West: Downtown Albany
Use the slight right lane.
21
Turn straight onto Quay Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Quay Street
22
Turn left onto NY 5
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
NY 5
23
Turn left onto NY 5
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
State Street
24
At end of road, turn right onto NY 5
182 ft
·
5 sec
·
Eagle Street
25
Turn straight onto NY 5
498 ft
·
19 sec
·
Washington Avenue
26
Turn left
30 ft
·
2 sec
27
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from Livingston, 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 8.1 and 42.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
8.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
NY 23 / Rip Van Winkle Bridge
Enter roundabout onto NY 23 / Rip Van Winkle Bridge toward Rip Van Winkle Bridge, Catskill
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Rip Van Winkle Bridge, Catskill
7
12.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 87 North: Albany, Mass Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 87 North: Albany, Mass Turnpike
8
40 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward I 787, US 9W: 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 23
Toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
8
41.8 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward US 9 North, US 20 West: Downtown Albany
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 4
Toward US 9 North, US 20 West: Downtown Albany
6
42.8 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
NY 5 / Eagle Street
At end of road, turn right onto NY 5 / Eagle Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.06 one way
$14.12 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.64 | $15.27 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.31 | $16.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.47 | $18.94 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.38
New York State Thruway
(27.6 mi)
$1.38
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 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 | 12.9 | 0 | $4.50 | $2.06 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
8:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
New Baltimore, NY
21 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
17 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
57m 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 route presents a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for frequent adjustments. While 15% of the journey utilizes highways, the majority involves navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 27.6 miles on the New York State Thruway, offering a brief period of more consistent speed before transitioning back to more varied road conditions. The character of the drive changes as you move between the faster highway segments and the more intricate local roadways.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.6 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 8.1 miles in near NY 23 / Rip Van Winkle Bridge.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 42.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.1 miles (NY 23 / Rip Van Winkle Bridge): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40 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.
Between Livingston, NY and Albany, NY, road signs point toward Catskill, Nyst, Leeds, Mass Turnpike and Troy.
Catskill
8.1 mi in
|
~11m
|
via NY 23
Nyst
11.2 mi in
|
~16m
Leeds
11.2 mi in
|
~16m
Mass Turnpike
12.1 mi in
|
~18m
Troy
40 mi in
|
~51m
About the Cities
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 57m. Total distance: 42.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m 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 27.6 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.38 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 8.1 miles (NY 23 / Rip Van Winkle Bridge): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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