Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
49.3 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Edward, NY
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Albany, NY to Fort Edward, NY is 49.3 miles and takes about 1h 6m via Adirondack Northway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region of Albany to the Northeast region of Fort Edward. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it a straightforward trip for a single day. It's a short enough distance that you can easily fit it into your schedule without needing an overnight stay. Consider this route for its directness and ease of navigation.
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 49.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, offering a more engaging experience than a pure interstate cruise. While it includes 33.9 miles on the Adirondack Northway, providing a stretch of highway driving, the overall profile suggests a need for attention to navigation. The highway share is relatively low, indicating that you'll transition between faster roads and local streets. Be prepared for the road to change as you progress, with turns and varying speed limits being a key feature of this journey.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 5 / Washington Avenue.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.3 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (NY 5 / Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (NY 5 / Central Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.6 miles (Henry Johnson Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto NY 5 / Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 5 / Central Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto Henry Johnson Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward US 9: South Glens Falls, Moreau State Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Albany, NY and Fort Edward, NY, road signs point toward Glens Falls and Moreau State Park.
Glens Falls
Moreau State Park
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adirondack Northway | 33.9 mi | 39m |
| Loudon Road | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Reynolds Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Henry Johnson Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Route 9 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, NY and Fort Edward, NY.
Start on this road
Turn left onto NY 5
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 5
Turn right onto Henry Johnson Boulevard
Continue on US 9
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 87
Take the exit
Turn straight onto US 9
Continue on US 9
Turn right onto NY 197
Continue on NY 197
At end of road, turn right onto US 4; NY 197
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.6 mi from Albany, NY · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 24.6 miles from Albany, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Fort Edward, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$8.12 one way
$16.23 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.78 | $17.55 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.56 | $19.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.88 | $21.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.16 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Albany on Saturday
Local time
2:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Fort Edward on Saturday
Local time
2:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
49°F
Halfmoon, NY
25 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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