Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
39.2 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gates, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
The drive from Albany, NY to Gates, NY covers 39.2 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Adirondack Northway, Loudon Road, Route 29 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.2 miles on Adirondack Northway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 39.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Expect a 1h drive with frequent turns across 39.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.6 miles (Henry Johnson Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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
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 NY 9P, NY 29: Saratoga Springs, Schuylerville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Albany, NY and Gates, NY, road signs point toward Glens Falls and Schuylerville.
Glens Falls
Schuylerville
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adirondack Northway | 22.2 mi | 26m |
| Loudon Road | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Route 29 | 4 mi | 5m |
| Henry Johnson Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Burgoyne Road | 1.3 mi | 5m |
| Henning Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Lake Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, NY and Gates, 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
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto NY 9P
Turn right onto Henning Road
Turn right onto NY 29
Continue on NY 29
Turn right onto Bryant Bridge Road
Turn left onto Burgoyne Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.6 mi from Albany, NY · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Albany, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Gates, 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
$6.45 one way
$12.91 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.60 | $15.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.65 | $17.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Afternoon in Albany on Friday
Local time
1:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Scattered Rain Showers
Destination
Afternoon in Gates on Friday
Local time
1:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
26°F
Unavailable
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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