Origin
Fort Edward, NY
Night in Fort Edward on Friday
Local time
10:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Edward, NY to Albany, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
52.7 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Edward, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Edward, NY to Albany, NY covers 52.7 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bridge Street, Reynolds Road, Route 9 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 57m. Total distance: 52.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m 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 57m drive with frequent turns across 52.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bridge Street 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 Fort Edward, NY to Albany, NY is easy. At 57m 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 Fort Edward, NY to Albany, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Street | — | — |
| Reynolds Road | — | — |
| Route 9 | — | — |
| Saratoga Road | — | — |
| Adirondack Northway | — | — |
| NY 2 | — | — |
| Troy Schenectady Road | — | — |
| Latham Circle | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Bridge Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Edward, NY and Albany, NY.
1
Start on Broadway
62 ft
·
9 sec
·
Broadway
2
Turn left onto Bridge Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bridge Street
3
Continue on Reynolds Road
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Reynolds Road
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 9
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 9
5
Continue on Saratoga Road
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Saratoga Road
6
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
34 mi
·
40 min
·
Adirondack Northway
8
Take the exit slight right toward NY 2, NY 7: Schenectady, Watervliet, Troy, Cohoes
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
NY 2, NY 7: Schenectady, Watervliet, Troy, Cohoes
9
Keep slight left to continue on NY 2, NY 7 West: Troy, Schenectady
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
NY 2, NY 7 West: Troy, Schenectady
10
Merge slight right
236 ft
·
4 sec
11
Keep slight right to continue on NY 2, NY 7 West: Watervliet, Schenectady
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
NY 2, NY 7 West: Watervliet, Schenectady
12
Keep slight left to continue on NY 2, NY 9
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
NY 2, NY 9
13
Turn straight onto Troy Schenectady Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Troy Schenectady Road
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Latham Circle
20 ft
·
1 sec
·
Latham Circle
15
Exit the rotary onto Loudon Road
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Loudon Road
16
Continue on Henry Johnson Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Henry Johnson Boulevard
17
Turn left onto Central Avenue
509 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
18
Turn slight left onto Washington Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
19
Turn right
30 ft
·
2 sec
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.4 mi from Fort Edward, NY · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.4 miles from Fort Edward, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Albany, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Albany, 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
$8.67 one way
$17.35 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.38 | $18.76 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.21 | $20.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.64 | $23.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.38 | $3.37 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Night in Albany on Friday
Local time
10:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°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
15 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
57m 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 Fort Edward, NY to Albany, NY covers 52.7 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bridge Street, Reynolds Road, Route 9. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.4 miles from Fort Edward, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.67 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 Fort Edward, NY to Albany, NY is easy. At 57m 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 Fort Edward, NY to Albany, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fort Edward, NY to Albany, 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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