The drive from Albany, NY to Haverstraw, NY covers 116 miles and takes about 2h 26m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New York State Thruway, US 9W, United States Route 9W for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 81.8 miles on New York State Thruway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.09 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.
Midpoint
58 miles from Albany, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 9m into the drive
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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
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 26m. Total distance: 116 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 26m drive with frequent turns across 116 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 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?
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 around 2.7 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 116 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. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key points
These 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...
7
85.7 mi into trip|~1h 42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 84 West, NY 300: Scranton, Newburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 84 West, NY 300: Scranton, Newburgh
6
85.8 mi into trip|~1h 42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NY 300: Newburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NY 300: Newburgh
6
115.6 mi into trip|~2h 25m in|New Main Street
Turn left onto New Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Haverstraw, NY, road signs point toward Newburgh and Stewart Airport.
Newburgh
85 mi in|~1h 41m
Stewart Airport
85 mi in|~1h 41m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New York State Thruway
81.8 mi
1h 34m
US 9W
11.2 mi
13m
United States Route 9W
11.1 mi
15m
Temple Hill Road
2.4 mi
4m
Union Avenue
2.2 mi
4m
I 787
1.7 mi
2m
State Route 32
1.7 mi
3m
Broadway
0.5 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 Haverstraw, 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 1Toward 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 17Toward I 84, NY 17K, NY 300: Scranton, Newburgh, Stewart Airport
13
Continue on this road
485 ft·11 sec·this road
14
Keep slight left at fork
400 ft·9 sec
Toward I 84 West, NY 300: Scranton, Newburgh
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward NY 300: Newburgh
16
Turn right onto NY 300
2.2 mi·4 min·Union Avenue
17
At end of road, turn left onto NY 207; NY 300
0.3 mi·26 sec·Little Britain Road
18
Continue on NY 207; NY 300
2.4 mi·4 min·Temple Hill Road
19
Continue on NY 32
1.7 mi·3 min·State Route 32
20
Turn left onto CR 107
0.4 mi·1 min·Quaker Avenue
21
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
22
Merge onto US 9W
11 mi·15 min·United States Route 9W
23
Enter roundabout onto US 9W; US 202
235 ft·3 sec·US 9W; US 202
24
Continue on US 9W; US 202
11 mi·13 min·US 9W; US 202
Use the straight lane.
25
Turn left onto New Main Street
0.1 mi·35 sec·New Main Street
Use the left lane.
26
Turn left onto Clove Avenue
291 ft·14 sec·Clove Avenue
27
Turn right onto West Broad Street
0.2 mi·38 sec·West Broad Street
28
At end of road, turn left onto Broadway
63 ft·2 sec·Broadway
29
Arrive at destination
Broadway
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 58 miles from Albany, NY, or about 1h 9m 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 26 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58 miles or 1h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Haverstraw, 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 116 miles and 2h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Albany, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 58 mi from Albany, NY
· 1h 9m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Saratoga National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In 1777, a large British invasion force met an equally large American army here at Saratoga. After two intense battles, an eight-mile retreat, and a three-day siege, British General John Burgoyne surr...
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
26 mi from route
~65 min detour
Free
near mile 116
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
27 mi from route
~66 min detour
Free
near mile 116
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.8
0
$12.18
$5.57
Efficient EV
29
0
$10.15
$4.64
EV Truck/SUV
46.4
0
$16.24
$7.42
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Albany, NY
Afternoon
in Albany on Saturday
Local time
12:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Haverstraw, NY
Afternoon
in Haverstraw on Saturday
Local time
12:43 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 26m 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 Haverstraw, NY covers 116 miles and takes about 2h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, US 9W, United States Route 9W. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58 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 $19.09 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 21 significant decision points across 116 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. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Albany, NY and Haverstraw, NY, road signs point toward Newburgh and Stewart Airport.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
