Origin
Watervliet, NY
Late night in Watervliet on Tuesday
Local time
5:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Watervliet, 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
11m
Distance
7.1 mi
11 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 11m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Watervliet, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Watervliet, NY to Albany, NY is 7.1 miles and takes about 11m via I 787, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick hop stays within New York's Northeast region, making it a straightforward connection between two nearby points. Given its short distance and swift travel time, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion or a simple transfer. You'll find yourself on a predominantly highway-focused drive, so expect efficient travel. Consider this trip when you need to get from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 787 | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| 2nd Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Chapel Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 23rd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Eagle Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Clinton Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Columbia Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Washington Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 787
— 5.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watervliet, NY and Albany, NY.
1
Start on NY 2
67 ft
·
4 sec
·
19th Street
2
Turn right onto NY 32
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
2nd Avenue
3
Turn right onto 23rd Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
23rd Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 787 South
5
Merge onto I 787
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 787
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 4B
Toward US 9 North: Clinton Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on US 9
525 ft
·
23 sec
·
Clinton Avenue
8
Turn left onto Chapel Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Chapel Street
9
Turn right onto Columbia Street
483 ft
·
17 sec
·
Columbia Street
10
At end of road, turn left onto Eagle Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Eagle Street
11
Turn right onto NY 5
352 ft
·
15 sec
·
Washington Avenue
12
Turn left
30 ft
·
2 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 6.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 787 South
Navigation decision point
Toward I 787 South
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 787
Merge onto I 787
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
6.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward US 9 North: Clinton Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4B
Toward US 9 North: Clinton Avenue
5
6.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Chapel Street
Turn left onto Chapel Street
Navigation decision point
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Eagle Street
At end of road, turn left onto Eagle Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.17 one way
$2.34 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.26 | $2.53 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.38 | $2.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.62 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:24 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
11m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 79% of the journey taking place on major roads like I 787. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 5.6 miles on I 787, which means you'll be on a high-speed, limited-access road for a significant portion of the trip. The primary roads include I 787, 2nd Avenue, and Chapel Street, indicating a transition from interstate to more urban surface streets as you near your destination. Expect a driving experience characterized by efficiency and speed, typical of interstate travel.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.6 mi on I 787.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 787 and 2nd Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in.
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 11m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (I 787): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Watervliet, NY
Full guide →Founded 1896
Watervliet is a city in Albany County.
Top landmarks
- • Watervliet Arsenal — US Army installation in Watervliet, New York
- • Iron Building — building in Watervliet, New York, United States
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 11m. Total distance: 7.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.6 miles on I 787. 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: at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (I 787): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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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