The drive from Albany, NY to Porter, NY covers 57.7 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, Salem Street, State Highway 22 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16 miles on South Main Street.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.50 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
28.9 miles from Albany, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 47m 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 1h 34m. Total distance: 57.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Albany, NY to Porter, NY covers 57.7 miles and takes about 1h 34m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 16 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.7 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.3 miles (NY 32 / North Pearl Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|NY 5 / Washington Avenue
Turn right onto NY 5 / Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|NY 32 / North Pearl Street
Turn left onto NY 32 / North Pearl Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 787 North: Troy
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 787 North: Troy
5
0.9 mi into trip|~2m in|I 787
Merge onto I 787
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
7.1 mi into trip|~11m in|I 787
Keep slight right at fork onto I 787 toward NY 7 East: Troy, Bennington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NY 7 East: Troy, Bennington
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 Porter, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Bennington along the way.
Bennington
7.1 mi in|~11m|via I 787
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
South Main Street
16 mi
25m
Salem Street
10.3 mi
16m
State Highway 22
9.6 mi
13m
I 787
7.3 mi
10m
State Highway 40
6.5 mi
10m
Oakwood Avenue
3.4 mi
7m
Hill Street
1.2 mi
2m
Speigletown Road
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— 16 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, NY and Porter, 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
6.2 mi·8 min·I 787
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 787
1.1 mi·2 min·I 787
Toward NY 7 East: Troy, BenningtonUse the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto NY 40
392 ft·11 sec·10th Street
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on NY 40
3.4 mi·7 min·Oakwood Avenue
12
At end of road, turn right onto NY 40; NY 142
465 ft·20 sec·Plank Road
13
Turn left onto NY 40
0.6 mi·1 min·Leversee Road
14
Continue on NY 40
518 ft·13 sec·Brickyard Road
15
Continue on NY 40
1.1 mi·2 min·Speigletown Road
16
Continue on NY 40
6.5 mi·10 min·State Highway 40
17
Continue on NY 40; NY 67
14 mi·21 min·South Main Street
18
Turn right onto Hegeman Bridge Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Hegeman Bridge Road
19
Continue on Hill Street
1.2 mi·2 min·Hill Street
20
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
60 ft·3 sec·Main Street
21
Turn right onto NY 29
102 ft·3 sec·Salem Street
22
Continue on NY 29
10 mi·15 min·Salem Street
23
At end of road, turn left onto NY 22
1.3 mi·1 min·State Highway 22
24
Continue on 22
1.9 mi·4 min·South Main Street
25
Continue on NY 22
8.3 mi·11 min·State Highway 22
26
Turn left onto South Grimes Hill Road
129 ft·5 sec·South Grimes Hill Road
27
Arrive at destination
South Grimes Hill Road
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 28.9 miles from Albany, NY, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16 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 13 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.9 miles or 47m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Porter, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Albany, NY
This is one driving day of about 57.7 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Albany, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South Main Street for about 16 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.9 mi from Albany, NY
· 47m 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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.50 one way
$19.00 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg20 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$10.27
$20.54
premium
$4.92
$11.18
$22.37
diesel
$5.61
$12.74
$25.48
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 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
17.3
0
$6.06
$2.77
Efficient EV
14.4
0
$5.05
$2.31
EV Truck/SUV
23.1
0
$8.08
$3.69
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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Albany, NY
Late night
in Albany on Saturday
Local time
2:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Porter, NY
Late night
in Porter on Saturday
Local time
2:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Easton, NY
29 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
3 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 34m 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 Porter, NY covers 57.7 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, Salem Street, State Highway 22. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.9 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 $9.50 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 57.7 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.3 miles (NY 32 / North Pearl Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Albany, NY to Porter, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Bennington along the way.
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.
