Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
79.8 mi
128 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
Photo: Abhishek Navlakha
The drive from Poughkeepsie, NY to Albany, NY covers 79.8 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Clinton Street, Little Smith Street, Mill Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.60 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
39.9 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 79.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Clinton Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Little Smith Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mill Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East-West Arterial | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Columbus Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Church Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mid-Hudson Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 9W | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Poughkeepsie, NY and Albany, NY.
Start on Reservoir Square
Exit the rotary onto South Clinton Street
Turn left onto Little Smith Street
Turn slight right
Merge slight right onto Mill Street
Turn straight onto East-West Arterial
Continue on Columbus Drive
Continue on Church Street
Continue on Mid-Hudson Bridge
Continue straight
Continue straight
Turn left onto Old US 9W
Continue on Kingston-Port Ewen Suspension Bridge
Continue on Wurts Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto McEntee Street
Continue on Broadway
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Colonel Chandler Drive
Exit the roundabout onto Colonel Chandler Drive
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kingston Traffic Circle
Exit the rotary onto I 87: New York State Thruway
Keep slight right
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North, US 20 West: Downtown Albany
Turn straight onto Quay Street
Turn left
Turn left onto Pine Street
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
Turn left
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 79.8 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.9 miles or 42m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albany, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Poughkeepsie, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Poughkeepsie, NY
This is one driving day of about 79.8 miles and 1h 25m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.9 mi from Poughkeepsie, NY · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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.
A short stop after about 79.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 39.9 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$12.60 one way
$25.19 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $14.08 | $28.16 |
| premium | $4.86 | $15.27 | $30.54 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $14.75 | $29.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.38 | $3.83 |
| Efficient EV | 20 | 0 | $6.98 | $3.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.9 | 0 | $11.17 | $5.11 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Poughkeepsie on Saturday
Local time
12:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Albany on Saturday
Local time
12:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
40 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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