Origin
Pittstown, NY
Evening in Pittstown on Friday
Local time
7:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pittstown, NY to Albany, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
21.4 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pittstown, NY
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
The drive from Pittstown, NY to Albany, NY covers 21.4 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NY 7, I 787, Chapel Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.8 miles on NY 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 36m. Total distance: 21.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 36m highway drive covering 21.4 miles, with most of the trip on NY 7 and I 787. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.8 miles on NY 7.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NY 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 7 and I 787. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 111 / Parker School Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 21.4 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (CR 111 / Parker School Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 13.4 miles (I 787): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CR 111 / Parker School Road
Turn sharp left onto CR 111 / Parker School Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
13.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
I 787
Keep slight right at fork onto I 787
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
20.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward US 9 North: Clinton Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4B
Toward US 9 North: Clinton Avenue
5
21 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Chapel Street
Turn left onto Chapel Street
Navigation decision point
5
21.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Eagle Street
At end of road, turn left onto Eagle Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 7 | 12.8 mi | 22m |
| I 787 | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| Chapel Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Eagle Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Clinton Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Columbia Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Washington Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Parker School Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NY 7
— 12.8 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittstown, NY and Albany, NY.
1
Start on Eycleshymer Road
55 ft
·
8 sec
·
Eycleshymer Road
2
Turn sharp left onto CR 111
286 ft
·
8 sec
·
Parker School Road
3
Turn right onto NY 7
13 mi
·
22 min
·
NY 7
4
Turn right onto I 787; NY 7
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 787; NY 7
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 787
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
I 787
Use the slight right lane.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 4B
Toward US 9 North: Clinton Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on US 9
525 ft
·
23 sec
·
Clinton Avenue
8
Turn left onto Chapel Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Chapel Street
9
Turn right onto Columbia Street
483 ft
·
17 sec
·
Columbia Street
10
At end of road, turn left onto Eagle Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Eagle Street
11
Turn right onto NY 5
352 ft
·
15 sec
·
Washington Avenue
12
Turn left
30 ft
·
2 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.52 one way
$7.05 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 57% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (57% 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
Evening in Albany on Friday
Local time
7:18 PM
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
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
36m 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 Pittstown, NY to Albany, NY covers 21.4 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 7, I 787, Chapel Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.7 miles from Pittstown, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.52 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 21.4 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (CR 111 / Parker School Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 13.4 miles (I 787): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pittstown, NY to Albany, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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