How far is Albany, NY from Ardsley, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Ardsley, NY is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.5 miles (182.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Ardsley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Ardsley.
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Start on the route
9 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
107 m · 10 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto Eagle Street
48 m · 4 sec · Eagle Street
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Turn slight right onto Pine Street
1331 ft · 44 sec · Pine Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway
1315 ft · 42 sec · Broadway
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Keep slight right to continue on Broadway
1124 ft · 25 sec · Broadway
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Take the ramp left toward I 787 South
862 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway
3231 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1
2725 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
111.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
19.1 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
1.5 km · 1 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
2151 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
77 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Ashford Avenue
55 m · 6 sec · Ashford Avenue
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Continue on Ashford Avenue
2412 ft · 1 min · Ashford Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
27 m · 4 sec · Park Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Ardsley.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
111 mi · 02h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Albany and Partly Sunny near Ardsley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Ardsley?
The road trip is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km) and usually takes 02h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Paltz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Albany and 68.7 miles from Ardsley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.5 miles (182.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.44 one way or $38.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Albany and Partly Sunny near Ardsley.
Stop Ideas Near New Paltz
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Paltz.
Poughkeepsie station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Hudson
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Ardsley. Straight-line distance: 113.54 mi (182.72 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ardsley
Village in New York
| Population | 4,502 |
| Coordinates | 41.0106500, -73.8437500 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ardsley (-73.84375, 41.01065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $19.44 | $38.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $21.73 | $43.47 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $23.58 | $47.15 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $22.77 | $45.53 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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