How far is Albany, NY from Charlton, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Charlton, NY is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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.
Located in the county of New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Charlton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Charlton.
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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
1.3 km · 2 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90: Buffalo, Boston
1373 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
2801 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 890, NY 146, NY 7: Schenectady
3248 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Scotia
1351 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Avenue
82 m · 15 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto State Street
1499 ft · 36 sec · State Street
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Continue on Western Gateway Bridge
1937 ft · 41 sec · Western Gateway Bridge
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Continue on Mohawk Avenue
3221 ft · 2 min · Mohawk Avenue
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Turn right onto Sacandaga Road
4.7 mi · 9 min · Sacandaga Road
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Turn right onto Bolt Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Bolt Road
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Turn left onto Swaggertown Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Swaggertown Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Charlton Road
19 m · 2 sec · Charlton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Charlton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Charlton.
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.
I 90 West
Keep slight left
5.68 mi · 00h 07m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Charlton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Charlton?
The road trip is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Rotterdam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Albany and 14 miles from Charlton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.97 one way or $7.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Albany and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Charlton.
Stop Ideas Near Rotterdam
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 Rotterdam.
Schenectady
Albany–Rensselaer
Amsterdam station
Saratoga Springs station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Charlton. Straight-line distance: 22.2 mi (35.73 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charlton
Town in New York
| Population | 4,175 |
| Coordinates | 42.9334100, -73.9690100 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charlton (-73.96901, 42.93341)
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 | $3.97 | $7.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.44 | $8.87 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.65 | $9.29 |
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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