Origin
Queensbury, NY
Morning in Queensbury on Tuesday
Local time
6:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Queensbury, 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 17m
Distance
57.1 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Queensbury, NY
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Trip Overview
Queensbury to Albany is 57.1 miles and takes about 1h 17m via Adirondack Northway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward trip primarily using the Adirondack Northway before transitioning to surface roads as you approach Albany. Given its short duration, it's ideal for a same-day trip, allowing ample time for activities at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adirondack Northway | 40.7 mi | 47m |
| Loudon Road | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| Ridge Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Quaker Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Sunnyside Road East | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Aviation Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Henry Johnson Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Adirondack Northway
— 40.7 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queensbury, NY and Albany, NY.
1
Start on CR 39
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunnyside Road East
2
Turn left onto NY 9L
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Ridge Road
3
Turn right onto NY 254; CR 70
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Quaker Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on NY 254
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Aviation Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 87 South
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Merge onto I 87
41 mi
·
47 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
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.5 miles from Queensbury, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 6.9 and 49 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
6.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp toward I 87 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward I 87 South
6
48 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
48.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
48.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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
49 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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
$9.40 one way
$18.80 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $10.16 | $20.33 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.07 | $22.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.61 | $25.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.1 | 0 | $6.00 | $2.74 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.99 | $3.65 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
6:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
41°F
Halfmoon, NY
29 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
1h 17m 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 features a significant amount of highway driving, with 100% of the 57.1 miles on main roads like the Adirondack Northway. You'll experience a long stretch of 40.7 miles on the Adirondack Northway before the profile shifts to mostly surface roads. Expect a change in driving environment as you transition from highway cruising to navigating local streets and intersections in and around Albany.
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: 40.7 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 6.9 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 57.1 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: at 6.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 48 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.4 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 Queensbury, NY and Albany, NY, road signs point toward Watervliet, Troy, Cohoes and Schenectady.
Watervliet
48 mi in
|
~1h 1m
Troy
48 mi in
|
~1h 1m
Cohoes
48 mi in
|
~1h 1m
Schenectady
48.4 mi in
|
~1h 1m
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 1h 17m. Total distance: 57.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m 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 40.7 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 6.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 48 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.4 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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