Origin
Gates, NY
Afternoon in Gates on Friday
Local time
4:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
26°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Gates, NY to Albany, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
38.7 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gates, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Gates, NY to Albany, NY is 38.7 miles and takes about 59 minutes via Adirondack Northway and Loudon Road, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a fairly direct drive that doesn't require an overnight stay. It's a short enough distance that you can easily fit it into a single day, making it a convenient option for a quick transit or an easy leg of a larger journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 38.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route leans towards a turn-heavy local drive, with only about 11% of the journey on highways. While the Adirondack Northway offers a longer, uninterrupted stretch of 21.7 miles, much of the drive will involve navigating local roads like Loudon Road and Route 29. Be prepared for frequent turns and adjustments as you transition between different types of roadways. The road character shifts throughout, offering a mix of quicker highway segments and more involved local navigation.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Adirondack Northway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near Bryant Bridge Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 38.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (Bryant Bridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 29.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Bryant Bridge Road
Turn right onto Bryant Bridge Road
Navigation decision point
6
29.6 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward NY 2, NY 7: Schenectady, Watervliet, Troy, Cohoes
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7-6
Toward NY 2, NY 7: Schenectady, Watervliet, Tro...
8
30 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NY 2, NY 7 West: Troy, Schenectady
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NY 2, NY 7 West: Troy, Schenectady
8
30.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
NY 7
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 7 toward NY 2, NY 7 West: Watervliet, Schenectady
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6
Toward NY 2, NY 7 West: Watervliet, Schenectady
9
30.7 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NY 2, NY 9
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward NY 2, NY 9
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Gates, NY and Albany, NY, road signs point toward Watervliet, Troy, Cohoes and Schenectady.
Watervliet
29.6 mi in
|
~42m
Troy
29.6 mi in
|
~42m
Cohoes
29.6 mi in
|
~42m
Schenectady
30 mi in
|
~42m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adirondack Northway | 21.7 mi | 25m |
| Loudon Road | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| Route 29 | 4 mi | 5m |
| Burgoyne Road | 1.3 mi | 5m |
| Henning Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Lake Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Henry Johnson Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Adirondack Northway
— 21.7 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gates, NY and Albany, NY.
1
Start on Burgoyne Road
1.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Burgoyne Road
2
Turn right onto Bryant Bridge Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bryant Bridge Road
3
Turn left onto NY 29
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Route 29
4
Continue on NY 29
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Avenue
5
Turn left onto Henning Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Henning Road
6
Turn left onto NY 9P
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Union Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
8
Merge onto I 87
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Adirondack Northway
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 7-6
Toward NY 2, NY 7: Schenectady, Watervliet, Troy, Cohoes
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Toward NY 2, NY 7 West: Troy, Schenectady
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto NY 7
237 ft
·
3 sec
·
NY 7
12
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 7
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
NY 7
Exit 6
Toward NY 2, NY 7 West: Watervliet, Schenectady
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward NY 2, NY 9
Use the slight left lane.
14
Turn straight onto NY 2
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Troy Schenectady Road
15
Enter roundabout onto Loudon Road
20 ft
·
0 sec
·
Loudon Road
16
Continue on Loudon Road
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Loudon Road
17
Continue on US 9
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Henry Johnson Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto NY 5
508 ft
·
16 sec
·
Central Avenue
19
Turn slight left onto NY 5
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
20
Turn right
30 ft
·
2 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.3 mi from Gates, NY · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from Gates, 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
$6.37 one way
$12.74 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.50 | $15.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.54 | $17.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 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 | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
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.
Destination
Albany, NY
Afternoon in Albany on Friday
Local time
4:46 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
8 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
59m 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 Gates, NY to Albany, NY covers 38.7 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Adirondack Northway, Loudon Road, Route 29. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.3 miles from Gates, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.37 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 is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 38.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (Bryant Bridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 29.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Gates, NY and Albany, NY, road signs point toward Watervliet, Troy, Cohoes and Schenectady.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Saratoga National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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