How far is Albany, NY from Blooming Grove, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Blooming Grove, NY is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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 06m.
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.
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Blooming Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Blooming Grove.
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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
81.8 mi · 1 hr 34 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84, NY 17K, NY 300: Scranton, Newburgh, Stewart Airport
1.1 km · 53 sec
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Continue straight
148 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 West, NY 300: Scranton, Newburgh
122 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 300: Newburgh
967 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Union Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Union Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Little Britain Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Little Britain Road
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Turn left onto Bull Road
3.1 mi · 7 min · Bull Road
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Turn straight onto Toleman Road
582 ft · 16 sec · Toleman Road
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Continue on North Street
2379 ft · 1 min · North Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Route 94
1.4 mi · 3 min · Route 94
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Turn right onto Tuthill Road
916 ft · 40 sec · Tuthill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tuthill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Blooming Grove.
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
81.8 mi · 01h 34m
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.
Clear leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Blooming Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Blooming Grove?
The road trip is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Lake Katrine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Albany and 48.8 miles from Blooming Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 2:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.83 one way or $27.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Blooming Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Katrine
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 Lake Katrine.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Hudson
Albany–Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Blooming Grove. Straight-line distance: 88.81 mi (142.92 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blooming Grove
City in Orange County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 17,464 |
| Coordinates | 41.4092600, -74.1951500 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blooming Grove (-74.19515, 41.40926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.83 | $27.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $15.46 | $30.92 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.77 | $33.54 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $16.19 | $32.39 |
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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