Origin
Albany, NY
Morning in Albany on Saturday
Local time
9:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albany, NY to Veteran, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
45 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Veteran, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Albany, NY to Veteran, NY covers 45 miles and takes about 56m 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 $7.41 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
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 56m. Total distance: 45 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m 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 56m drive with frequent turns across 45 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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 Veteran, NY is easy. At 56m 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 Veteran, 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 Veteran, 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
40 mi
·
46 min
·
New York State Thruway
12
Take the exit slight right toward NY 32: Saugerties, Woodstock
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
NY 32: Saugerties, Woodstock
13
Turn left onto King's Highway
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
King's Highway
14
Turn right onto Saugerties-Woodstock Road
430 ft
·
11 sec
·
Saugerties-Woodstock Road
15
Continue on State Route 212
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 212
16
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.5 mi from Albany, NY · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from Albany, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Veteran, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Veteran, 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
$7.41 one way
$14.81 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.01 | $16.02 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.94 | $19.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Veteran, NY
Morning in Veteran on Saturday
Local time
9:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
New Baltimore, NY
23 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
56m 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 Veteran, NY covers 45 miles and takes about 56m 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 22.5 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 $7.41 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 Veteran, NY is easy. At 56m 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 Veteran, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Albany, NY to Veteran, 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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