Origin
Tuckahoe, NY
Afternoon in Tuckahoe on Sunday
Local time
3:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tuckahoe, NY to Albany, NY
Drive Time
4h 4m
Distance
230 mi
370 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
Tuckahoe, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Tuckahoe, NY to Albany, NY covers 230 miles and takes about 4h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sebonac Road, Shrubland Road, County Road 39 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
115 miles from Tuckahoe, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 4m drive with frequent turns across 230 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sebonac Road 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 4m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tuckahoe, NY to Albany, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sebonac Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shrubland Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 39 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sunrise Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CR 16 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Victory Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Horseblock Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Express Drive North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Sebonac Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuckahoe, NY and Albany, NY.
1
Start on the route
66 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Sebonac Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Sebonac Road
3
Keep slight left to continue on Sebonac Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sebonac Road
4
Continue on Shrubland Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Shrubland Road
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 39
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 39
6
Continue on Sunrise Highway
24 mi
·
31 min
·
Sunrise Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road
8
Turn left onto Victory Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Victory Avenue
9
Turn right onto Horseblock Road
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Horseblock Road
10
Turn left onto Express Drive North
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Express Drive North
11
Take the ramp straight toward I 495 WEST: New York
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 495 WEST: New York
12
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
41 mi
·
55 min
·
Long Island Expressway
13
Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
14
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
15
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
17
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
18
Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
19
Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
20
Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
21
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
22
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
23
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
24
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
25
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
26
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 4 West: Paramus
27
Merge slight right
6.7 mi
·
9 min
28
Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
29
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
NJ 17 North: Mahwah
30
Merge slight left
3.3 mi
·
4 min
31
Continue straight
7.3 mi
·
9 min
32
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
33
Continue straight
3.3 mi
·
4 min
34
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
35
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
112 mi
·
2 hr 8 min
·
I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
36
Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
37
Continue straight
1.6 mi
·
2 min
38
Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North, US 20 West: Downtown Albany
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 9 North, US 20 West: Downtown Albany
39
Turn straight onto Quay Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Quay Street
40
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
41
Turn left onto State Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
State Street
42
At the end of the road, turn right onto Eagle Street
180 ft
·
5 sec
·
Eagle Street
43
Turn straight onto Washington Avenue
499 ft
·
20 sec
·
Washington Avenue
44
Turn left
30 ft
·
2 sec
45
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 115 miles from Tuckahoe, NY, or about 2h 2m 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 80 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115 miles or 2h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albany, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Tuckahoe, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Tuckahoe, NY
This is one driving day of about 230 miles and 4h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tuckahoe, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 115 mi from Tuckahoe, NY · 2h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
115 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 115 miles from Tuckahoe, 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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.44 one way
$74.89 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
81 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $40.58 | $81.15 |
| premium | $4.88 | $44.22 | $88.43 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $51.10 | $102.20 |
Estimated Tolls: $29.10
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
$0.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Tolls
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$92–$117
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69 | 0 | $24.15 | $11.04 |
| Efficient EV | 57.5 | 0 | $20.13 | $9.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 92 | 1 | $32.20 | $14.72 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Sunday
Local time
3:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 4m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Tuckahoe, NY to Albany, NY covers 230 miles and takes about 4h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sebonac Road, Shrubland Road, County Road 39. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 115 miles from Tuckahoe, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.44 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 4m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tuckahoe, NY to Albany, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tuckahoe, NY to Albany, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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