Origin
Albany, NY
Afternoon in Albany on Sunday
Local time
4:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albany, NY to Cohoes, NY
Drive Time
16m
Distance
9.7 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
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6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cohoes, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Albany, NY to Cohoes, NY covers 9.7 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 787, NY 787, Mohawk Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.2 miles on I 787. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
4.9 miles from Albany, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 16m highway drive covering 9.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 787 and NY 787. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.2 miles on I 787.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 787 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 787 and NY 787. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 5 / Washington Avenue.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 8 significant decision points across 9.7 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: near the start (NY 5 / Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (NY 32 / North Pearl Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NY 5 / Washington Avenue
Turn right onto NY 5 / Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NY 32 / North Pearl Street
Turn left onto NY 32 / North Pearl Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 787 North: Troy
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 787 North: Troy
5
0.9 mi into trip
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~2m in
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I 787
Merge onto I 787
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
7.1 mi into trip
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~11m in
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NY 787
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 787
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 787 | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| NY 787 | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Mohawk Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Pearl Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pine Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Washington Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| US 9 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 787
— 6.2 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, NY and Cohoes, 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
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Pine Street
5
Turn left onto NY 32
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Pearl Street
6
Turn right onto US 9
286 ft
·
10 sec
·
US 9
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 787 North: Troy
8
Merge onto I 787
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
I 787
Use the none lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 787
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
NY 787
Use the none lane.
10
Turn left onto Bridge Avenue
320 ft
·
13 sec
·
Bridge Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on Mohawk Street
362 ft
·
11 sec
·
Mohawk Street
12
Continue on Mohawk Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Mohawk Street
13
Arrive at destination
Mohawk Street
Trip Plan
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 4.9 miles from Albany, NY, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.2 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 9.7 miles or 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.9 miles or 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cohoes, 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 9.7 miles and 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Albany, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 787 for about 6.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.9 mi from Albany, NY · 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 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 9.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.9 miles from Albany, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cohoes, NY
The final approach into Cohoes, 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 Cohoes, 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
$1.58 one way
$3.16 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $1.71 | $3.42 |
| premium | $4.88 | $1.86 | $3.73 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.16 | $4.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Cohoes, NY
Afternoon in Cohoes on Sunday
Local time
4:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°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
24 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
16m 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 Cohoes, NY covers 9.7 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 787, NY 787, Mohawk Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.9 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 $1.58 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 8 significant decision points across 9.7 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: near the start (NY 5 / Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (NY 32 / North Pearl Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Albany, NY to Cohoes, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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