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Trip from Kaser, NY to Albany, NY

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 25m

Distance

120.8 mi

194 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 15m ★
6 AM
2h 25m
8 AM
2h 45m
10 AM
2h 32m
12 PM
2h 30m
3 PM
2h 33m
5 PM
2h 44m
8 PM
2h 19m

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

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Downtown Kaser, NY, NY

Kaser, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

This 120.8-mile drive from Kaser, NY, to Albany, NY, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 25 minutes. Designed as a single-day excursion, you'll primarily be on the New York State Thruway, with brief transitions onto State Highway 59 and I-787. With an estimated fuel cost of $20, this route offers a budget-friendly journey through the Northeast region of New York. It's a practical option for those looking for an efficient way to travel between these two points without needing an overnight stop.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

60.4 miles from Kaser, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 25m. Total distance: 120.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

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

Drive Character

Expect a drive that features a significant portion on the New York State Thruway, accounting for 3% of the total mileage. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 113.7 miles along this main highway. While largely highway-focused, the route includes some 'turn-heavy local drive' elements, suggesting you'll experience a mix of faster travel and more involved navigation as you get closer to your destinations. This blend means you'll spend most of your time on the highway, but be prepared for some more winding sections.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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 113.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in near CR 89 / North Airmont Road.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 120.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 3.4 miles (CR 89 / North Airmont Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

6
3.4 mi into trip | ~5m in | CR 89 / North Airmont Road

Turn right onto CR 89 / North Airmont Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
8
3.8 mi into trip | ~6m in

Turn left toward I 87 North, I 287 West

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / left / right lanes. Toward I 87 North, I 287 West
6
6 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 87 / New York State Thruway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 87 / New York State Thruway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
117.9 mi into trip | ~2h 19m 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
119.7 mi into trip | ~2h 22m 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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 113.7 mi 2h 11m
State Highway 59 2.4 mi 3m
I 787 1.6 mi 2m
Main Street 1 mi 1m
North Airmont Road 0.4 mi 1m
State Street 0.3 mi <1m
NY 5 0.2 mi <1m
Quay Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 113.7 mi, about 2h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Phyllis Terrace

213 ft · 16 sec · Phyllis Terrace
2

Turn left onto NY 306

1.0 mi · 1 min · Main Street
3

Turn right onto NY 59

2.4 mi · 3 min · State Highway 59
Use the straight lane.
4

Turn right onto CR 89

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Airmont Road
Use the right lane.
5

Turn left

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Toward I 87 North, I 287 West Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6

Merge onto I 87; I 287

1.8 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 87

112 mi · 2 hr 9 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

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

Continue on I 787

1.6 mi · 2 min · I 787
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 4 Toward US 9 North, US 20 West: Downtown Albany Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn straight onto Quay Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Quay Street
12

Turn left onto NY 5

0.2 mi · 42 sec · NY 5
13

Turn left onto NY 5

0.3 mi · 51 sec · State Street
14

At end of road, turn right onto NY 5

182 ft · 5 sec · Eagle Street
15

Turn straight onto NY 5

498 ft · 19 sec · Washington Avenue
16

Turn left

30 ft · 2 sec
17

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given its manageable distance and duration, this trip is ideal for a single-day adventure, offering flexibility in your departure time. Plan to leave Kaser with enough fuel, as the majority of the drive is on the New York State Thruway, and while there are no designated stops in the data, you'll want to be prepared for the 113.7-mile stretch. The estimated fuel cost of $20 is a good baseline, but always check current prices. Be mindful of the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, especially as you approach Albany, to ensure a smooth arrival.

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 60.4 miles from Kaser, NY, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.7 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 27 miles or 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 60.4 miles or 1h 12m 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 57m

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 Kaser, 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 Kaser, NY

This is one driving day of about 120.8 miles and 2h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Kaser, 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 113.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 60.4 mi from Kaser, NY · 1h 12m into the drive

Downtown New Paltz, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New Paltz, NY

60 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New Paltz, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 60.4 miles from Kaser, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 113.7 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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.

General Grant National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...

22 mi from route ~54 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
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 120.8
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

27 mi from route ~67 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

28 mi from route ~71 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

29 mi from route ~72 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.88 one way

$39.77 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $21.50 $43.00
premium $4.92 $23.41 $46.83
diesel $5.61 $26.67 $53.34

Estimated Tolls: $5.68

New York State Thruway (113.7 mi) $5.68

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

$20

Tolls

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.2 0 $12.68 $5.80
Efficient EV 30.2 0 $10.57 $4.83
EV Truck/SUV 48.3 0 $16.91 $7.73

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Kaser, NY

Late night in Kaser on Friday

Local time

12:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Albany, NY

Late night in Albany on Friday

Local time

12:38 AM

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

10 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 25m 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 Kaser, NY to Albany, NY covers 120.8 miles and takes about 2h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, State Highway 59, I 787. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.4 miles from Kaser, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.88 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 120.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 3.4 miles (CR 89 / North Airmont Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Kaser, NY to Albany, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Saratoga National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.

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