Origin
Albany, NY
Late night in Albany on Saturday
Local time
5:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
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Trip from Albany, NY to Monticello, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 7m
Distance
103.1 mi
166 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 59m
★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monticello, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Albany, NY to Monticello, NY covers 103.1 miles and takes about 2h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Washington Avenue, Eagle Street, Pine Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.97 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
51.5 miles from Albany, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
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
Arriving in Monticello, NY
Full guide →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 2h 7m. Total distance: 103.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 7m drive with frequent turns across 103.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Washington Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Albany, NY to Monticello, NY is easy. At 2h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Albany, NY to Monticello, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Avenue | — | — |
| Eagle Street | — | — |
| Pine Street | — | — |
| Broadway | — | — |
| I 787 South | — | — |
| I 87 | — | — |
| I 87 South | — | — |
| New York State Thruway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Washington Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, NY and Monticello, NY.
1
Start on the route
30 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
351 ft
·
10 sec
·
Washington Avenue
3
Turn left onto Eagle Street
157 ft
·
4 sec
·
Eagle Street
4
Turn slight right onto Pine Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Pine Street
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Broadway
6
Keep slight right to continue on Broadway
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Broadway
7
Take the ramp left toward I 787 South
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 787 South
8
Merge slight left
1.1 mi
·
1 min
9
Continue on I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1
11
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
50 mi
·
58 min
·
New York State Thruway
12
Take the exit slight right toward NY 28: Kingston, Rhinecliff Bridge
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NY 28: Kingston, Rhinecliff Bridge
13
Keep slight right
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
14
Merge slight left onto State Route 28
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
State Route 28
15
Take the exit straight
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
16
Merge slight left onto Clayton 'Peg Leg' Bates Highway
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Clayton 'Peg Leg' Bates Highway
17
Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
18
Continue on United States Highway 209
16 mi
·
19 min
·
United States Highway 209
19
Continue on North Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
20
Turn right onto Canal Street
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Canal Street
21
Continue on State Highway 42
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 42
22
Continue on Main Street
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
23
Continue on State Highway 42
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 42
24
Continue on Pleasant Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Pleasant Street
25
At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Broadway
26
Arrive at your destination
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 51.5 miles from Albany, NY, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
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 23 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.5 miles or 1h 3m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Monticello, 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 103.1 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Albany, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.5 mi from Albany, NY · 1h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.5 miles from Albany, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Monticello, NY
The final approach into Monticello, 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 Monticello, 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
$16.97 one way
$33.94 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $18.35 | $36.70 |
| premium | $4.92 | $19.98 | $39.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.76 | $45.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.9 | 0 | $10.83 | $4.95 |
| Efficient EV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.02 | $4.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.2 | 0 | $14.43 | $6.60 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Monticello, NY
Late night in Monticello on Saturday
Local time
5:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 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 7m 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 Monticello, NY covers 103.1 miles and takes about 2h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Washington Avenue, Eagle Street, Pine Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.5 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 $16.97 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.
The drive from Albany, NY to Monticello, NY is easy. At 2h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Albany, NY to Monticello, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Albany, NY to Monticello, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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