Origin
Albany, NY
Evening in Albany on Friday
Local time
6:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albany, NY to Milton, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
31.5 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milton, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Albany, NY to Milton, NY covers 31.5 miles and takes about 47m 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, Henry Johnson Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.7 miles on Adirondack Northway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Albany, NY
Full guide →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
- • 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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 31.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m 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.
Drive Character
Expect a 47m drive with frequent turns across 31.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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 17.7 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 12 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
6/10
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 31.5 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 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
|
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...
5
26.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward US 9 South: Saratoga Lake
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 13S
Toward US 9 South: Saratoga Lake
5
31.4 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
Locust Court
Turn right onto Locust Court
Navigation decision point
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 Milton, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Glens Falls along the way.
Glens Falls
8.5 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adirondack Northway | 17.7 mi | 21m |
| Loudon Road | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Henry Johnson Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Malta Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Northline Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Rowland Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| US 9 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Adirondack Northway
— 17.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, NY and Milton, 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
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Adirondack Northway
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 13S
Toward US 9 South: Saratoga Lake
10
Turn straight onto US 9
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 9
11
Turn right onto CR 63
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Malta Avenue
12
Turn right onto CR 45
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Northline Road
13
Turn right onto CR 47
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Rowland Street
14
Turn left onto Birchtree Lane
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Birchtree Lane
15
Turn right onto Locust Court
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Locust Court
16
Arrive at destination
Locust Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.8 mi from Albany, NY · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.8 miles from Albany, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Milton, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Milton, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.19 one way
$10.37 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.61 | $11.21 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.11 | $12.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.95 | $13.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Milton, NY
Evening in Milton on Friday
Local time
6:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
15 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
47m 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 Milton, NY covers 31.5 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Adirondack Northway, Loudon Road, Henry Johnson Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.8 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 $5.19 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 31.5 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.
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.
On the drive from Albany, NY to Milton, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Glens Falls along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Saratoga National Historical Park.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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