Origin
Albany, NY
Night in Albany on Thursday
Local time
9:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albany, NY to Kingsbury, NY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
56.9 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingsbury, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Albany, NY to Kingsbury, NY covers 56.9 miles and takes about 1h 21m 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, Reynolds Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.9 miles on Adirondack Northway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 56.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 21m drive with frequent turns across 56.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Adirondack Northway is the longest continuous segment at about 33.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 56.9 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 0.6 miles (Henry Johnson Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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NY 5 / Washington Avenue
Turn left onto NY 5 / Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Henry Johnson Boulevard
Turn right onto Henry Johnson Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
8.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
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
Toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Fall...
6
42.8 mi into trip
|
~56m in
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
Exit 17
Toward US 9: South Glens Falls, Moreau State Pa...
5
49.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
US 4 / Broadway
At end of road, turn left onto US 4 / Broadway
Navigation decision point
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 Kingsbury, NY, road signs point toward Glens Falls and Moreau State Park.
Glens Falls
8.5 mi in
|
~16m
Moreau State Park
42.8 mi in
|
~56m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adirondack Northway | 33.9 mi | 39m |
| Loudon Road | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Reynolds Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| US 4 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Henry Johnson Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Broadway | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Route 9 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Adirondack Northway
— 33.9 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, NY and Kingsbury, NY.
1
Start on this road
30 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto NY 5
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
3
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 5
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Central Avenue
4
Turn right onto Henry Johnson Boulevard
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Henry Johnson Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 9
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Loudon Road
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
8
Merge onto I 87
34 mi
·
39 min
·
Adirondack Northway
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 17
Toward US 9: South Glens Falls, Moreau State Park
10
Turn straight onto US 9
473 ft
·
7 sec
·
Saratoga Road
11
Continue on US 9
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 9
12
Turn right onto NY 197
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Reynolds Road
13
Continue on NY 197
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Bridge Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 4
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Broadway
15
Continue on US 4
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Lower Main Street
16
Continue on US 4
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
17
Continue on US 4
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Moss Street
18
Continue on US 4
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
US 4
19
Turn slight left onto Church Road
86 ft
·
2 sec
·
Church Road
20
Arrive at destination
Church Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.5 mi from Albany, NY · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.5 miles from Albany, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kingsbury, NY
The final approach into Kingsbury, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.37 one way
$18.73 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $10.13 | $20.26 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.03 | $22.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.56 | $25.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.97 | $2.73 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.97 | $3.64 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Kingsbury, NY
Night in Kingsbury on Thursday
Local time
9:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 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
1h 21m 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 Kingsbury, NY covers 56.9 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Adirondack Northway, Loudon Road, Reynolds Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.5 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 $9.37 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.9 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.
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.
Between Albany, NY and Kingsbury, NY, road signs point toward Glens Falls and Moreau State Park.
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