Origin
Paris, NY
Afternoon in Paris on Saturday
Local time
4:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paris, 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
1h 42m
Distance
99.3 mi
160 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 35m
★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 57m
8 PM
1h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paris, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Paris, NY to Albany, NY covers 99.3 miles and takes about 1h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Route 12, Fountain Street, Highway 12 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.35 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
49.7 miles from Paris, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 12 | — | — |
| Fountain Street | — | — |
| Highway 12 | — | — |
| New Paris Road | — | — |
| Genesee Street | — | — |
| North-South Arterial Highway | — | — |
| Court Street | — | — |
| I 90 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Route 12
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paris, NY and Albany, NY.
1
Start on the route
167 ft
·
14 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
167 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn straight onto Old Route 12
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Old Route 12
4
Turn right onto Fountain Street
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Fountain Street
5
Continue on State Highway 12
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 12
6
Continue on New Paris Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
New Paris Road
7
Turn left onto Genesee Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Genesee Street
8
Turn right onto North-South Arterial Highway
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North-South Arterial Highway
9
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
10
Keep slight right
220 ft
·
6 sec
11
Turn slight right onto Court Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Court Street
12
Turn left onto Genesee Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Genesee Street
13
Take the ramp right toward I 90
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 90
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 90 East
15
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
84 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
New York State Thruway
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal
17
Keep slight left
4.9 mi
·
6 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Loudonville, Arbor Hill
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 9: Loudonville, Arbor Hill
19
Keep slight right to continue on US 9 South: Arbor Hill, Henry Johnson Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 9 South: Arbor Hill, Henry Johnson Boulevard
20
Turn straight onto US 9
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 9
21
Continue on Henry Johnson Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Henry Johnson Boulevard
22
Turn left onto Central Avenue
509 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
23
Turn slight left onto Washington Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
24
Turn right
30 ft
·
2 sec
25
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 49.7 miles from Paris, NY, or about 51m 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 22 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.7 miles or 51m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albany, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Paris, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Paris, NY
This is one driving day of about 99.3 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Paris, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.7 miles from Paris, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.35 one way
$32.69 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $17.67 | $35.35 |
| premium | $4.92 | $19.25 | $38.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.92 | $43.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.7 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 | 29.8 | 0 | $10.43 | $4.77 |
| Efficient EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.69 | $3.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.7 | 0 | $13.90 | $6.36 |
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.
Destination
Albany, NY
Afternoon in Albany on Saturday
Local time
4:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
31°F
Carlisle, NY
50 mi in
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
18 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
1h 42m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
99.3 mi in 1h 42m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Route 12.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Paris, NY to Albany, NY is easy. At 1h 42m 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 Paris, NY to Albany, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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 1h 42m. Total distance: 99.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Paris, NY to Albany, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Albany, NY before heading back.
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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