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Trip from Albany, NY to Perth, NY

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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 51m ★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

capital city of Western Australia, Australia

Perth, NY

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Trip Overview

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 Washington Avenue, Central Avenue, Henry Johnson Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.55 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

Arriving in Perth, 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 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 55m drive with frequent turns across 39.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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 Perth, NY is easy. At 55m 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 Perth, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Washington Avenue
Central Avenue
Henry Johnson Boulevard
I 90
I 90 West
NY 30
Highway 30
Market Street

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 Perth, NY.

1

Start on the route

30 ft · 8 sec · the route
2

Turn left onto Washington Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Washington Avenue
3

Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Central Avenue
4

Turn right onto Henry Johnson Boulevard

0.8 mi · 1 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard
5

Take the ramp slight right toward I 90: Buffalo, Boston

0.3 mi · 21 sec · I 90: Buffalo, Boston
6

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 90 West
7

Merge slight left

5.1 mi · 6 min
8

Keep slight left

26 mi · 29 min
9

Take the exit slight right toward NY 30: Amsterdam

0.4 mi · 54 sec · NY 30: Amsterdam
10

Continue straight

367 ft · 13 sec
11

Turn right

1.0 mi · 1 min
12

Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 30

0.2 mi · 30 sec · State Highway 30
13

Turn straight onto Market Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Market Street
14

Continue on Perth Road

2.0 mi · 3 min · Perth Road
15

Continue on State Highway 30

2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 30
16

Turn left onto Perth-Johnstown Road

82 ft · 3 sec · Perth-Johnstown Road
17

Turn right

52 ft · 4 sec
18

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.9 mi from Albany, NY · 27m into the drive

Ancient Scotland

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Scotia, NY

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Amsterdam, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Scotia, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.9 miles from Albany, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Perth, NY

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.55 one way

$13.10 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
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.

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

4:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Perth, NY

Late night in Perth on Saturday

Local time

4:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°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

5 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

55m 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 Perth, NY covers 39.8 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Washington Avenue, Central Avenue, Henry Johnson Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 19.9 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 $6.55 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 Perth, NY is easy. At 55m 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 Perth, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Albany, NY to Perth, 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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