Origin
Veteran, NY
Afternoon in Veteran on Saturday
Local time
12:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Veteran, 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
46m
Distance
45.1 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Veteran, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Veteran, NY to Albany, NY covers 45.1 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 212, Saugerties-Woodstock Road, New York State Thruway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.42 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 46m. Total distance: 45.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m 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 46m drive with frequent turns across 45.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 212 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 Veteran, NY to Albany, NY is easy. At 46m 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 Veteran, NY to Albany, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 212 | — | — |
| Saugerties-Woodstock Road | — | — |
| New York State Thruway | — | — |
| I 787 | — | — |
| US 9 North | — | — |
| Quay Street | — | — |
| State Street | — | — |
| Eagle Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
State Route 212
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Veteran, NY and Albany, NY.
1
Start on State Route 212
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 212
2
Continue on Saugerties-Woodstock Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Saugerties-Woodstock Road
3
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
4
Take the ramp right
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
5
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
40 mi
·
46 min
·
New York State Thruway
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
7
Continue straight
1.6 mi
·
2 min
8
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
9
Turn straight onto Quay Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Quay Street
10
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
11
Turn left onto State Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
State Street
12
At the end of the road, turn right onto Eagle Street
180 ft
·
5 sec
·
Eagle Street
13
Turn straight onto Washington Avenue
499 ft
·
20 sec
·
Washington Avenue
14
Turn left
30 ft
·
2 sec
15
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.5 mi from Veteran, NY · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from Veteran, 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
$7.42 one way
$14.85 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.03 | $16.05 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.74 | $17.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.74 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.89 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Afternoon in Albany on Saturday
Local time
12:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
New Baltimore, NY
23 mi in
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
46m 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 Veteran, NY to Albany, NY covers 45.1 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 212, Saugerties-Woodstock Road, New York State Thruway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.5 miles from Veteran, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.42 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 Veteran, NY to Albany, NY is easy. At 46m 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 Veteran, NY to Albany, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Veteran, 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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