How far is Albany, NY from Ballston Spa, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Ballston Spa, NY is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Saratoga County, New York state, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Ballston Spa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Ballston Spa.
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Start on the route
9 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
2407 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue
745 ft · 25 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Henry Johnson Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard
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Continue on Loudon Road
5.7 mi · 11 min · Loudon Road
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Take the ramp left
553 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
2322 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
14.2 mi · 17 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 67: Ballston Spa, Malta
717 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 67: Ballston Spa, Malta
102 m · 7 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Dunning Street
72 m · 4 sec · Dunning Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Dunning Street
549 ft · 14 sec · Dunning Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Dunning Street
32 m · 2 sec · Dunning Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Dunning Street
897 ft · 23 sec · Dunning Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dunning Street
35 m · 2 sec · Dunning Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Dunning Street
707 ft · 17 sec · Dunning Street
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Turn straight onto State Highway 67
3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 67
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Turn right onto Church Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Church Avenue
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Turn left onto West High Street
20 m · 2 sec · West High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Ballston Spa.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Adirondack Northway
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
14.2 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Ballston Spa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Ballston Spa?
The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Clifton Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Albany and 13.9 miles from Ballston Spa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.93 one way or $7.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Ballston Spa.
Stop Ideas Near Clifton Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Lot
Albany City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clifton Park.
Schenectady
Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Springs station
Albany–Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Ballston Spa. Straight-line distance: 24.52 mi (39.46 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ballston Spa
City in Saratoga County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 5,189 |
| Coordinates | 43.0009100, -73.8490100 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ballston Spa (-73.84901, 43.00091)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.39 | $8.78 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.76 | $9.53 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
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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