Origin
Albany, NY
Afternoon in Albany on Thursday
Local time
4:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albany, NY to Briarcliff Manor, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 38m
Distance
126.5 mi
204 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 28m
★
6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 0m
10 AM
2h 46m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 47m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Briarcliff Manor, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
This 126.5-mile drive from Albany to Briarcliff Manor, NY, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 38 minutes. Primarily utilizing the New York State Thruway and US 9, this route offers a straightforward journey through the Northeast region. With an estimated fuel cost of $21, it’s an economical option for a weekend excursion or a quick weekday transfer. The drive is mostly highway, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B without extensive detours. Consider this a practical and efficient way to travel between these two New York locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
63.3 miles from Albany, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 38m. Total distance: 126.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The character of this drive is a mixed one, with about 33% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a significant portion on the New York State Thruway, including a longest stretch of 81.8 miles, which allows for steady progress. As you transition to US 9 and US 6, expect a change in pace with more local traffic and potentially some traffic lights, offering a different driving experience. This blend of high-speed highway and more community-oriented roads defines the journey.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 81.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 2.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 126.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turn...
6
85 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
Take the exit toward I 84, NY 17K, NY 300: Scranton, Newburgh, Stewart Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 17
Toward I 84, NY 17K, NY 300: Scranton, Newburgh...
6
85.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 84 East: Danbury
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 84 East: Danbury
8
95.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 54m in
Take the exit toward US 9: Poughkeepsie, Peekskill
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 46
Toward US 9: Poughkeepsie, Peekskill
8
95.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 9 South: Peekskill
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Toward US 9 South: Peekskill
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Albany, NY and Briarcliff Manor, NY, road signs point toward Newburgh, Stewart Airport and Peekskill.
Newburgh
85 mi in
|
~1h 41m
Stewart Airport
85 mi in
|
~1h 41m
Peekskill
95.3 mi in
|
~1h 54m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 81.8 mi | 1h 34m |
| US 9 | 16.8 mi | 21m |
| US 6 | 13.9 mi | 21m |
| I 84 | 9.3 mi | 11m |
| I 787 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Pine Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Washington Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 81.8 mi, about 1h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, NY and Briarcliff Manor, NY.
1
Start on this road
30 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto NY 5
352 ft
·
10 sec
·
Washington Avenue
3
Turn left onto Eagle Street
156 ft
·
4 sec
·
Eagle Street
4
Turn slight right onto Pine Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Pine Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto Broadway
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Broadway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto Broadway
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Broadway
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 787 South
8
Merge onto I 787
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 787
9
Continue on I 787
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 787
Exit 1
Toward I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1
11
Merge onto I 87
82 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
·
New York State Thruway
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 17
Toward I 84, NY 17K, NY 300: Scranton, Newburgh, Stewart Airport
13
Continue on this road
485 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 84 East: Danbury
15
Merge onto I 84
9.3 mi
·
11 min
·
I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 46
Toward US 9: Poughkeepsie, Peekskill
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
345 ft
·
10 sec
Toward US 9 South: Peekskill
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18
Merge onto US 9
17 mi
·
21 min
·
US 9
19
Enter roundabout onto US 6; US 9; US 202
201 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 6; US 9; US 202
Toward Peekskill
20
Continue on US 6; US 9; US 202
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
US 6; US 9; US 202
Toward Peekskill
21
Continue on US 6; US 9; US 202
14 mi
·
21 min
·
US 6; US 9; US 202
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
Toward Pleasantville Road
23
At end of road, turn right onto Pleasantville Road
60 ft
·
1 sec
·
Pleasantville Road
24
Arrive at destination
Pleasantville Road
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 2.5-hour drive, flexibility is key. You can easily complete this trip in a single day, so consider leaving mid-morning to avoid the rush hour in either Albany or the NYC metro area. With only one recommended stop, you can choose to pull over when needed for a break or fuel, but the longest stretch without major changes is 81.8 miles on the Thruway, so plan accordingly. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the Briarcliff Manor area, as services can sometimes be more spread out on certain stretches of US 9.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63.3 miles from Albany, NY, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 28 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.3 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Briarcliff Manor, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Albany, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Albany, NY
This is one driving day of about 126.5 miles and 2h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Albany, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 81.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.3 mi from Albany, NY · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 63.3 miles from Albany, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81.8 miles.
Arriving in Briarcliff Manor, NY
The final approach into Briarcliff Manor, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Briarcliff Manor, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.82 one way
$41.65 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $22.52 | $45.03 |
| premium | $4.92 | $24.52 | $49.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.93 | $55.86 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.09
New York State Thruway
(81.8 mi)
$4.09
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.9 | 0 | $13.28 | $6.07 |
| Efficient EV | 31.6 | 0 | $11.07 | $5.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.6 | 0 | $17.71 | $8.10 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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
Briarcliff Manor, NY
Afternoon in Briarcliff Manor on Thursday
Local time
4:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 38m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Albany, NY to Briarcliff Manor, NY covers 126.5 miles and takes about 2h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, US 9, US 6. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.3 miles from Albany, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.82 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 126.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Albany, NY and Briarcliff Manor, NY, road signs point toward Newburgh, Stewart Airport and Peekskill.
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