Origin
Cohoes, NY
Afternoon in Cohoes on Sunday
Local time
4:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cohoes, NY to Albany, NY
Drive Time
15m
Distance
9.7 mi
16 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
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6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cohoes, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Cohoes, NY to Albany, NY covers 9.7 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 787, Cohoes Boulevard, Mohawk Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.2 miles on I 787. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.58 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
4.9 miles from Cohoes, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 15m highway drive covering 9.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 787 and Cohoes Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.2 miles on I 787.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 787 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 787 and Cohoes Boulevard. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Mohawk Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.7 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 0.3 miles (Mohawk Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (NY 787 / Cohoes Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (I 787): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Mohawk Street
At end of road, turn left onto Mohawk Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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NY 787 / Cohoes Boulevard
Turn right onto NY 787 / Cohoes Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / none lanes.
5
2.6 mi into trip
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~4m in
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I 787
Merge onto I 787
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
8.8 mi into trip
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~13m in
Take the exit toward US 9 North: Clinton Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4B
Toward US 9 North: Clinton Avenue
5
9.3 mi into trip
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~14m in
|
Chapel Street
Turn left onto Chapel Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 787 | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Cohoes Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Mohawk Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Chapel Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Eagle Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Clinton Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Columbia Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Washington Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 787
— 6.2 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cohoes, NY and Albany, NY.
1
Start on Mohawk Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Mohawk Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto Mohawk Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Mohawk Street
3
Turn right onto NY 787
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Cohoes Boulevard
Use the left / straight / none lanes.
4
Merge onto I 787
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
I 787
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 4B
Toward US 9 North: Clinton Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
6
Continue on US 9
525 ft
·
23 sec
·
Clinton Avenue
7
Turn left onto Chapel Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Chapel Street
8
Turn right onto Columbia Street
483 ft
·
17 sec
·
Columbia Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto Eagle Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Eagle Street
10
Turn right onto NY 5
352 ft
·
15 sec
·
Washington Avenue
11
Turn left
30 ft
·
2 sec
12
Arrive at 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 4.9 miles from Cohoes, NY, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.2 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 9.7 miles or 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.9 miles or 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albany, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cohoes, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Cohoes, NY
This is one driving day of about 9.7 miles and 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cohoes, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 787 for about 6.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.9 mi from Cohoes, NY · 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 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 9.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.9 miles from Cohoes, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Albany, NY
The final approach into Albany, 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 Albany, 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
$1.58 one way
$3.16 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $1.71 | $3.42 |
| premium | $4.88 | $1.86 | $3.73 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.16 | $4.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Albany, NY
Afternoon in Albany on Sunday
Local time
4:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
24 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
15m 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 Cohoes, NY to Albany, NY covers 9.7 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 787, Cohoes Boulevard, Mohawk Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.9 miles from Cohoes, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.58 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 9.7 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 0.3 miles (Mohawk Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (NY 787 / Cohoes Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (I 787): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cohoes, NY to Albany, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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