Origin
Perth, NY
Late night in Perth on Saturday
Local time
3:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Perth, 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
57m
Distance
40.2 mi
65 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Perth, NY
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Trip Overview
Perth to Albany is 40.2 miles and takes about 57 minutes via New York State Thruway and I 90, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a drive that involves a good amount of turning, characteristic of local travel, though a significant portion is on the highway. It’s a straightforward journey, perfect for a quick drive or if you're looking for a minimal travel day.
About the Cities
Starting in Perth, NY
Full guide →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 57m. Total distance: 40.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m 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 is characterized as a "turn-heavy local drive," meaning you'll navigate through several intersections and potentially slower local roads. While 24% of the journey is on highways like the New York State Thruway and I 90, the overall feel is not a monotonous interstate cruise. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 24.6 miles on the New York State Thruway, offering a brief period of faster travel before you transition back to more local segments. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with frequent changes in speed and direction.
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.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 24.6 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 early in the drive near NY 30 / State Highway 30.
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 11 decision points packed into just 40.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 30 / State Highway 30): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.1 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.3 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NY 30 / State Highway 30
Turn right onto NY 30 / State Highway 30
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
9
32.1 mi into trip
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~44m in
|
I 90
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 toward I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 24
Toward I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal
6
33.3 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
I 90
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
38.2 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward US 9: Loudonville, Arbor Hill
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 6
Toward US 9: Loudonville, Arbor Hill
9
38.5 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 9 South: Arbor Hill, Henry Johnson Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 9 South: Arbor Hill, Henry Johnson Bo...
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 Perth, NY to Albany, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Montreal along the way.
Montreal
32.1 mi in
|
~44m
|
via I 90
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 24.6 mi | 28m |
| I 90 | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| State Highway 30 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Perth Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Market Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Henry Johnson Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| US 9 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 24.6 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perth, NY and Albany, NY.
1
Start on this road
53 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto CR 107
81 ft
·
5 sec
·
Perth-Johnstown Road
3
Turn right onto NY 30
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 30
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on NY 30
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Perth Road
5
Continue on NY 30
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Market Street
6
Continue on NY 30; NY 67
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Pearl Street
7
Continue on NY 30
381 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Main Street
8
Continue on NY 30
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 30
9
Turn left
398 ft
·
11 sec
10
Continue on this road
525 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 East
12
Merge onto I 90
25 mi
·
28 min
·
New York State Thruway
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90
Exit 24
Toward I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal
Use the slight left lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 6
Toward US 9: Loudonville, Arbor Hill
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 9 South: Arbor Hill, Henry Johnson Boulevard
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto US 9
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 9
18
Continue on US 9
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Henry Johnson Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto NY 5
508 ft
·
16 sec
·
Central Avenue
20
Turn slight left onto NY 5
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
21
Turn right
30 ft
·
2 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.1 mi from Perth, NY · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Perth, 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
$6.62 one way
$13.23 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.16 | $14.31 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.79 | $15.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.23
New York State Thruway
(24.6 mi)
$1.23
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 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 | 12.1 | 0 | $4.22 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
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
Late night in Albany on Saturday
Local time
3:21 AM
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
5 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
57m 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 Perth, NY to Albany, NY covers 40.2 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, I 90, State Highway 30. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.1 miles from Perth, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.62 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 11 decision points packed into just 40.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 30 / State Highway 30): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.1 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.3 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Perth, NY to Albany, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Montreal along the way.
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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