Origin
Albany, NY
Late night in Albany on Friday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albany, NY to Lewisboro, NY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 48m
Distance
123.8 mi
199 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 38m
★
6 AM
2h 49m
8 AM
3h 11m
10 AM
2h 57m
12 PM
2h 54m
3 PM
2h 58m
5 PM
3h 10m
8 PM
2h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lewisboro, NY
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Trip Overview
This 123.8-mile drive from Albany to Lewisboro, NY, is a manageable one-day trip taking approximately 2 hours and 48 minutes. You'll primarily be on the Taconic State Parkway, NY 9H, and I-84, with about 63% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost is around $20, making it an economical option. This route offers a straightforward journey through New York, suitable for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stop. The overall feel is a practical, highway-focused experience.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
61.9 miles from Albany, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 48m. Total distance: 123.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The character of this drive leans heavily towards highway travel, with 63% of the route utilizing such roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 42.8 miles on the Taconic State Parkway, which offers a different feel than typical interstates. While much of the journey is highway-focused, the inclusion of parkway and state routes suggests varied driving conditions. Expect a blend of faster-paced highway segments interspersed with potentially more scenic or local road sections.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Taconic State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 42.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Taconic State Parkway and NY 9H. 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.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 123.8 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 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 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
8
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward I 90: Buffalo, Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward I 90: Buffalo, Boston
7
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 90 East: Boston
7
102.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 17m in
Take the exit toward I 684 South: White Plains
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 68A
Toward I 684 South: White Plains
8
112.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 29m in
Take the exit toward NY 35: Cross River, Katonah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 6
Toward NY 35: Cross River, Katonah
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Albany, NY to Lewisboro, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Katonah along the way.
Katonah
112.6 mi in
|
~2h 29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Taconic State Parkway | 42.8 mi | 58m |
| NY 9H | 18.8 mi | 26m |
| I 84 | 15.5 mi | 18m |
| Patroon Island Bridge | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| I 684 | 9.9 mi | 11m |
| State Highway 82 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| US 9 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Old Post Road | 4.6 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
Taconic State Parkway
— 42.8 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, NY and Lewisboro, 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
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 787
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 5
Toward I 90: Buffalo, Boston
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 90 East: Boston
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 90
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Patroon Island Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 12
Toward US 9: Hudson
13
Turn right onto US 9
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
US 9
14
Enter roundabout onto NY 9H
101 ft
·
1 sec
·
NY 9H
15
Continue on NY 9H
19 mi
·
26 min
·
NY 9H
16
Turn left onto NY 82
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 82
17
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
1 min
18
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
43 mi
·
58 min
·
Taconic State Parkway
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 84 East: Danbury
20
Merge onto I 84
15 mi
·
18 min
·
I 84
21
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 68A
Toward I 684 South: White Plains
Use the right lane.
22
Merge onto I 684
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
I 684
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 6
Toward NY 35: Cross River, Katonah
Use the right lane.
24
Merge onto NY 35
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Cross River Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
25
Continue on NY 35
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Old Post Road
26
Turn right onto NY 123
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Smith Ridge Road
27
Turn left onto Shady Lane
148 ft
·
6 sec
·
Shady Lane
28
Arrive at destination
Shady Lane
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under 3 hours, this trip is best tackled in a single day, offering flexibility for your departure time. The fuel cost is estimated at $20, so plan accordingly. With only one recommended stop, you can easily make it to Lewisboro without extensive breaks. Keep an eye on the Taconic State Parkway, as it can have varying speed limits and conditions compared to interstate highways. It's a good idea to ensure you have enough fuel before hitting the longest stretch of 42.8 miles on this parkway.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.9 miles from Albany, NY, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.8 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 27 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.9 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lewisboro, 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.
+
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 123.8 miles and 2h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Albany, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Taconic State Parkway for about 42.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.9 mi from Albany, NY · 1h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.9 miles from Albany, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lewisboro, NY
The final approach into Lewisboro, 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 Lewisboro, 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
$20.38 one way
$40.76 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $22.04 | $44.07 |
| premium | $4.92 | $23.99 | $47.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.33 | $54.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.1 | 0 | $13.00 | $5.94 |
| Efficient EV | 31 | 0 | $10.83 | $4.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.5 | 0 | $17.33 | $7.92 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Lewisboro, NY
Late night in Lewisboro on Friday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Pleasant Valley, NY
62 mi in
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
22 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 48m 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 Lewisboro, NY covers 123.8 miles and takes about 2h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Taconic State Parkway, NY 9H, I 84. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.9 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 $20.38 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 123.8 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 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Albany, NY to Lewisboro, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Katonah along the way.
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