Origin
Porter, NY
Night in Porter on Friday
Local time
10:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Porter, 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 20m
Distance
59.5 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Porter, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Porter, NY to Albany, NY covers 59.5 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 22, North Main Street, Highway 29 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Porter, NY
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Fort Niagara — fort
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 20m. Total distance: 59.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 20m drive with frequent turns across 59.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 22 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Porter, NY to Albany, NY is easy. At 1h 20m 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 Porter, NY to Albany, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 22 | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| Highway 29 | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Hill Street | — | — |
| Hegeman Bridge Road | — | — |
| Plank Road | — | — |
| Oakwood Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 22
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Porter, NY and Albany, NY.
1
Start on South Grimes Hill Road
128 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Grimes Hill Road
2
Turn right onto State Highway 22
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 22
3
Continue on North Main Street
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
North Main Street
4
Continue on State Highway 22
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 22
5
Turn right onto State Highway 29
10 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 29
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
59 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
7
Turn right onto Hill Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hill Street
8
Continue on Hegeman Bridge Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hegeman Bridge Road
9
At the end of the road, turn left
22 mi
·
34 min
10
Turn right onto Plank Road
466 ft
·
19 sec
·
Plank Road
11
Turn left onto Oakwood Avenue
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Oakwood Avenue
12
Continue on 10th Street
390 ft
·
14 sec
·
10th Street
13
Turn right onto Hoosick Street
512 ft
·
17 sec
·
Hoosick Street
14
Turn right
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
15
Keep slight right
7.1 mi
·
10 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North: Clinton Avenue
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 9 North: Clinton Avenue
17
Continue on Clinton Avenue
525 ft
·
23 sec
·
Clinton Avenue
18
Turn left onto Chapel Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Chapel Street
19
Turn right onto Columbia Street
482 ft
·
18 sec
·
Columbia Street
20
At the end of the road, turn left onto Eagle Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Eagle Street
21
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
351 ft
·
15 sec
·
Washington Avenue
22
Turn left
30 ft
·
2 sec
23
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.8 mi from Porter, NY · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.8 miles from Porter, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.79 one way
$19.59 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $10.59 | $21.18 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.53 | $23.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.14 | $26.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.25 | $2.86 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.33 | $3.81 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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 Friday
Local time
10:34 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
3 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 20m 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 Porter, NY to Albany, NY covers 59.5 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 22, North Main Street, Highway 29. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.8 miles from Porter, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.79 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 Porter, NY to Albany, NY is easy. At 1h 20m 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 Porter, NY to Albany, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Porter, NY to Albany, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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