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Trip from Hamptonburgh, NY to Albany, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 4m

Distance

98.9 mi

159 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 56m ★
6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 22m
8 PM
1h 59m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Hamptonburgh, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hamptonburgh, NY to Albany, NY covers 98.9 miles and takes about 2h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on New York State Thruway, Little Britain Road, I 84 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 81.4 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.28 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.

Midpoint

49.4 miles from Hamptonburgh, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 98.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 4m drive with frequent turns across 98.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

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.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 81.4 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 13.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 98.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 96 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
13.7 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward I 87: New York State Thruway Toll, Albany, New York City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 36A Toward I 87: New York State Thruway Toll, Alban...
5
14.3 mi into trip | ~24m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 87 North: Albany

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 87 North: Albany
8
96 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in

Take the exit toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 23 Toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
8
97.8 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in

Take the exit toward US 9 North, US 20 West: Downtown Albany

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 4 Toward US 9 North, US 20 West: Downtown Albany
6
98.8 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in | NY 5 / Eagle Street

At end of road, turn right onto NY 5 / Eagle Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Hamptonburgh, NY to Albany, NY, road signs begin pointing toward New York City along the way.

New York City

13.7 mi in | ~23m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 81.4 mi 1h 33m
Little Britain Road 4.5 mi 6m
I 84 2.7 mi 3m
NY 747 2.3 mi 3m
Sarah Wells Trail 2.3 mi 5m
I 787 1.6 mi 2m
Shea Road 1.1 mi 2m
State Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 81.4 mi, about 1h 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamptonburgh, NY and Albany, NY.

1

Start on CR 8

2.3 mi · 5 min · Sarah Wells Trail
2

Turn left onto CR 33

1.1 mi · 2 min · Shea Road
3

Turn right onto NY 207

0.3 mi · 24 sec · State Highway 207
4

Continue on NY 207

4.5 mi · 6 min · Little Britain Road
5

Turn left onto NY 747

2.3 mi · 3 min · NY 747
6

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 84 East
7

Merge onto I 84

2.7 mi · 3 min · I 84
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 36A Toward I 87: New York State Thruway Toll, Albany, New York City
9

Continue on this road

427 ft · 10 sec · this road
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 87 North: Albany
11

Merge onto I 87

81 mi · 1 hr 33 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec
Exit 23 Toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy Use the slight right lane.
13

Continue on I 787

1.6 mi · 2 min · I 787
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 4 Toward US 9 North, US 20 West: Downtown Albany Use the slight right lane.
15

Turn straight onto Quay Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Quay Street
16

Turn left onto NY 5

0.2 mi · 42 sec · NY 5
17

Turn left onto NY 5

0.3 mi · 51 sec · State Street
18

At end of road, turn right onto NY 5

182 ft · 5 sec · Eagle Street
19

Turn straight onto NY 5

498 ft · 19 sec · Washington Avenue
20

Turn left

30 ft · 2 sec
21

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 49.4 miles from Hamptonburgh, NY, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.4 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 22 miles or 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 49.4 miles or 1h 4m 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 41m

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 Hamptonburgh, 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 Hamptonburgh, NY

This is one driving day of about 98.9 miles and 2h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Hamptonburgh, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 81.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 49.4 mi from Hamptonburgh, NY · 1h 4m into the drive

village in New York, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rhinebeck, NY

49 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

Schenectady, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Schenectady, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.5 miles from Hamptonburgh, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Saratoga National Historical Park

Saratoga National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In 1777, a large British invasion force met an equally large American army here at Saratoga. After two intense battles, an eight-mile retreat, and a three-day siege, British General John Burgoyne surr...

24 mi from route ~61 min detour Free near mile 98.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.28 one way

$32.56 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $17.60 $35.21
premium $4.92 $19.17 $38.34
diesel $5.61 $21.84 $43.67

Estimated Tolls: $4.07

New York State Thruway (81.4 mi) $4.07

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.7 0 $10.38 $4.75
Efficient EV 24.7 0 $8.65 $3.96
EV Truck/SUV 39.6 0 $13.85 $6.33

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Hamptonburgh, NY

Evening in Hamptonburgh on Thursday

Local time

6:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Albany, NY

Evening in Albany on Thursday

Local time

6:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

34°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

7 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

2h 4m 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 Hamptonburgh, NY to Albany, NY covers 98.9 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, Little Britain Road, I 84. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.4 miles from Hamptonburgh, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.28 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 demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 98.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 96 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Hamptonburgh, NY to Albany, NY, road signs begin pointing toward New York City along the way.

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