Origin
Moriah, NY
Night in Moriah on Wednesday
Local time
10:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moriah, NY to Albany, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 6m
Distance
121.5 mi
196 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 58m
★
6 AM
2h 7m
8 AM
2h 25m
10 AM
2h 13m
12 PM
2h 11m
3 PM
2h 14m
5 PM
2h 24m
8 PM
2h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moriah, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Moriah, NY to Albany, NY covers 121.5 miles and takes about 2h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Center Road, North Hudson Road, North Hudson-Moriah Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.00 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
60.7 miles from Moriah, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 6m drive with frequent turns across 121.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Center Road 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Moriah, NY to Albany, NY is easy. At 2h 6m 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 Moriah, NY to Albany, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Center Road | — | — |
| North Hudson Road | — | — |
| North Hudson-Moriah Road | — | — |
| Highway 4C | — | — |
| Highway 9 | — | — |
| Blue Ridge Road | — | — |
| Adirondack Northway | — | — |
| NY 2 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Center Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moriah, NY and Albany, NY.
1
Start on Tarbell Hill Road
52 ft
·
3 sec
·
Tarbell Hill Road
2
Turn right onto Center Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Center Road
3
Turn left onto North Hudson Road
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
North Hudson Road
4
Continue on North Hudson-Moriah Road
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
North Hudson-Moriah Road
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway 4C
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
County Highway 4C
6
Turn sharp left onto US Highway 9
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 9
7
Turn right onto Blue Ridge Road
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Blue Ridge Road
8
Take the ramp left
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
9
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
88 mi
·
1 hr 42 min
·
Adirondack Northway
10
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
11
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
12
Merge slight right
236 ft
·
4 sec
13
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
14
Keep slight left to continue on NY 2, NY 9
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
NY 2, NY 9
15
Turn straight onto Troy Schenectady Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Troy Schenectady Road
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Latham Circle
20 ft
·
1 sec
·
Latham Circle
17
Exit the rotary onto Loudon Road
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Loudon Road
18
Continue on Henry Johnson Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Henry Johnson Boulevard
19
Turn left onto Central Avenue
509 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
20
Turn slight left onto Washington Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
21
Turn right
30 ft
·
2 sec
22
Arrive at your 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 60.7 miles from Moriah, NY, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.7 miles or 1h 3m 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 43m
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 Moriah, 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 Moriah, NY
This is one driving day of about 121.5 miles and 2h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Moriah, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 60.7 mi from Moriah, NY · 1h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60.7 miles from Moriah, 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
$20.00 one way
$40.00 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $21.63 | $43.25 |
| premium | $4.92 | $23.55 | $47.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.83 | $53.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.5 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 | 36.4 | 0 | $12.76 | $5.83 |
| Efficient EV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.63 | $4.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.6 | 0 | $17.01 | $7.78 |
Gas CO2
43 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.
Destination
Albany, NY
Night in Albany on Wednesday
Local time
10:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 6m 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 Moriah, NY to Albany, NY covers 121.5 miles and takes about 2h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Center Road, North Hudson Road, North Hudson-Moriah Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.7 miles from Moriah, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.00 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 Moriah, NY to Albany, NY is easy. At 2h 6m 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 Moriah, NY to Albany, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Moriah, NY to Albany, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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