How far is Albany, NY from Brewster, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Brewster, NY is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
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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 19m.
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.
Town in New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Brewster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Brewster.
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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
840 ft · 33 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto North Pearl Street
947 ft · 35 sec · North Pearl Street
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Turn right
87 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 787 North: Troy
2386 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
1471 ft · 23 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Buffalo, Boston
2423 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Boston
1425 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Patroon Island Bridge
12.8 mi · 15 min · Patroon Island Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Hudson
1925 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
31 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18.8 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 82
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 82
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Take the ramp slight right
1723 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
42.8 mi · 58 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East: Danbury
1395 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 312: Carmel, Brewster
1509 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right
2752 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto Prospect Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Hill Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Michael Neuner Drive
712 ft · 31 sec · Michael Neuner Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Michael Neuner Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Brewster.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Taconic State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
42.8 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Sunny leaving Albany and Sunny near Brewster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Brewster?
The road trip is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Pine Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Albany and 51.1 miles from Brewster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 1:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.06 one way or $32.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albany and Sunny near Brewster.
Stop Ideas Near Pine Plains
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 Pine Plains.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Hudson
Poughkeepsie station
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Brewster. Straight-line distance: 87.02 mi (140.05 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brewster
Village in New York
| Population | 2,334 |
| Coordinates | 41.3973200, -73.6170700 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brewster (-73.61707, 41.39732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $4.45 | $16.06 | $32.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $17.99 | $35.97 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $19.43 | $38.86 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $23.50 | $46.99 |
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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