Drive Time
1h 41m
Distance
75.5 mi
122 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Photo: Clément Proust
The drive from Albany, NY to Poughkeepsie, NY covers 75.5 miles and takes about 1h 41m 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 $11.92 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
37.7 miles from Albany, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 41m drive with frequent turns across 75.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Eagle Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pine Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Broadway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 787 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 87 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 87 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New York State Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, NY and Poughkeepsie, NY.
Start on the route
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
Turn left onto Eagle Street
Turn slight right onto Pine Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway
Keep slight right to continue on Broadway
Take the ramp left toward I 787 South
Merge slight left
Continue on I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
Take the exit slight right toward NY 28: Kingston, Rhinecliff Bridge
Keep slight left
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kingston Traffic Circle
Exit the rotary onto Colonel Chandler Drive
Keep slight right to continue on Colonel Chandler Drive
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Broadway
Exit the roundabout onto Broadway
Turn straight onto McEntee Street
Turn left onto Wurts Street
Continue on Kingston-Port Ewen Suspension Bridge
Continue on Old US 9W
Turn right onto Broadway
Keep slight right to continue on Mid Hudson Bridge
Turn left onto South Clinton Street
Enter the roundabout toward Reservoir Square
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 75.5 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.7 miles or 50m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Poughkeepsie, NY than in the middle of the route.
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.
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 75.5 miles and 1h 41m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.7 mi from Albany, NY · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 75.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 37.7 miles from Albany, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Poughkeepsie, 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 Poughkeepsie, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$11.92 one way
$23.83 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $13.32 | $26.64 |
| premium | $4.86 | $14.45 | $28.90 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $13.95 | $27.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.93 | $3.62 |
| Efficient EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.57 | $4.83 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Albany on Saturday
Local time
10:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Poughkeepsie on Saturday
Local time
10:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
53°F
Schenectady, NY
38 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
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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