Origin
Rotterdam, NY
Late night in Rotterdam on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rotterdam, 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
27m
Distance
16.5 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rotterdam, NY
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Rotterdam to Albany, you are looking at a quick 17.6-mile commute. The drive typically takes about 23 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel cost of just $3, this is an incredibly budget-friendly way to move between these two Northeast locations. You won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or multiple stops, as the entire journey is straightforward and efficient. Whether you are heading to the capital for work or a quick errand, this route keeps things simple and manageable. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection within New York State.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| New York State Thruway | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| NY 7 | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Curry Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Henry Johnson Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Carman Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US 9 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 6.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rotterdam, NY and Albany, NY.
1
Start on CR 160
98 ft
·
9 sec
·
Guilderland Avenue
2
Turn left onto NY 7
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Curry Road
3
Continue on NY 7
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
NY 7
4
Enter roundabout onto NY 146
44 ft
·
2 sec
·
Carman Road
5
Continue on NY 146
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Carman Road
6
Enter roundabout
177 ft
·
3 sec
7
Continue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 East: Albany
9
Merge onto I 90
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
New York State Thruway
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90
Exit 24
Toward I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal
Use the slight left lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 6
Toward US 9: Loudonville, Arbor Hill
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 9 South: Arbor Hill, Henry Johnson Boulevard
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto US 9
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 9
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 14.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East: Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 90 East: Albany
9
8.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 90
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 toward I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 24
Toward I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal
6
9.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 90
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
14.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward US 9: Loudonville, Arbor Hill
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 6
Toward US 9: Loudonville, Arbor Hill
9
14.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 9 South: Arbor Hill, Henry Johnson Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 9 South: Arbor Hill, Henry Johnson Bo...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.72 one way
$5.43 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.22
New York State Thruway
(4.5 mi)
$0.22
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Late night in Albany on Sunday
Local time
3:35 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
7 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
27m 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 high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features 0% highway driving. You will navigate through local roads including Curry Road, Carman Road, and the route itself. Because the longest stretch is 0 miles on Curry Road, you should be prepared for frequent turns and a consistent pace through local surroundings. The character of this trip is defined by its residential and local feel, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. It is a functional, everyday road experience that prioritizes local connectivity over long, open stretches.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.1 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in.
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 11 decision points packed into just 16.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.5 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.7 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Rotterdam, NY and Albany, NY, road signs point toward Montreal and Arbor Hill.
Montreal
8.5 mi in
|
~14m
|
via I 90
Arbor Hill
14.6 mi in
|
~23m
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 27m. Total distance: 16.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.1 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.22 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 3.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.5 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.7 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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