Origin
Rosendale, NY
Evening in Rosendale on Sunday
Local time
7:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rosendale, 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
1h 20m
Distance
62.8 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rosendale, NY
Jesús Mirón García
Trip Overview
This 62.8-mile drive from Rosendale, NY, to Albany, NY, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Primarily utilizing the New York State Thruway and State Route 32 before transitioning to I-787, it's a route that offers a good mix of highway and local road driving. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $10, this journey is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. The drive moves you from the Northeast region into the same region, offering a consistent feel throughout. It's a practical option for getting between these two New York locations efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 50.1 mi | 57m |
| State Route 32 | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| I 787 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Colonel Chandler Drive | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Henry Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Broadway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 50.1 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rosendale, NY and Albany, NY.
1
Start on this road
59 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto NY 213
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn slight left onto NY 32
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 32
4
Continue on NY 32
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Boulevard
5
Turn left onto NY 32
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Wall Street
6
Turn right onto NY 32
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Henry Street
7
Turn left onto NY 32
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Broadway
8
Enter roundabout onto I 587; NY 28
88 ft
·
1 sec
·
Colonel Chandler Drive
9
Continue on I 587; NY 28
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Colonel Chandler Drive
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 87
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
12
Merge onto I 87
50 mi
·
57 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 23
Toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on I 787
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 787
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 4
Toward US 9 North, US 20 West: Downtown Albany
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn straight onto Quay Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Quay Street
17
Turn left onto NY 5
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
NY 5
18
Turn left onto NY 5
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
State Street
19
At end of road, turn right onto NY 5
182 ft
·
5 sec
·
Eagle Street
20
Turn straight onto NY 5
498 ft
·
19 sec
·
Washington Avenue
21
Turn left
30 ft
·
2 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.4 miles from Rosendale, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 9.8 and 62.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
9.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 87 / New York State Thruway
Merge onto I 87 / New York State Thruway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
59.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m 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
61.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m 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
62.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
NY 5 / Eagle Street
At end of road, turn right onto NY 5 / Eagle Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
62.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.34 one way
$20.67 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $11.18 | $22.36 |
| premium | $4.92 | $12.17 | $24.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.87 | $27.73 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.50
New York State Thruway
(50.1 mi)
$2.50
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$3
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.59 | $3.01 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.79 | $4.02 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Evening in Albany on Sunday
Local time
7:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
3 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 20m 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" for much of this route, though it does incorporate an 11% share of highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 50.1 miles on the New York State Thruway, offering a chance to settle in before you start navigating more local roads. The transition from the Thruway to State Route 32 and finally onto I-787 will likely involve more frequent turns and changes in speed. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; rather, it's a drive that requires your attention as the road conditions and speed limits evolve.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.1 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 9.8 miles in near I 87 / New York State Thruway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 9.8 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 20m. Total distance: 62.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m 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 50.1 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.50 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 9.8 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.7 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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