Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
39.8 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Perth, NY
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The drive from Albany, NY to Perth, NY covers 39.8 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 90, State Highway 30, Perth Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.6 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 39.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 55m highway drive covering 39.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and State Highway 30. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.6 miles on I 90.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and State Highway 30. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Henry Johnson Boulevard.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 39.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Henry Johnson Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Henry Johnson Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 90
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NY 30: Amsterdam
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 30.6 mi | 36m |
| State Highway 30 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Perth Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| NY 30 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Market Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Henry Johnson Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, NY and Perth, NY.
Start on this road
Turn left onto NY 5
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 5
Turn right onto Henry Johnson Boulevard
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 90
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Turn right onto NY 30
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 30
Turn straight onto NY 30
Continue on NY 30
Continue on NY 30
Turn left onto CR 107
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.9 mi from Albany, NY · 26m 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 39.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.9 miles from Albany, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Perth, 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.
Regular Gas
$6.55 one way
$13.10 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.08 | $14.17 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.71 | $15.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.79 | $17.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 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 | 11.9 | 0 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.48 | $1.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.55 |
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
Morning in Albany on Saturday
Local time
9:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Destination
Morning in Perth on Saturday
Local time
9:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°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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