How far is Albany, NY from Chestnut Ridge, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Chestnut Ridge, NY is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64 miles (103 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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 01h 53m.
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, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Chestnut Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Chestnut Ridge.
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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
24.8 mi · 34 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 44: Poughkeepsue, Millbrook
1074 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
17 m · 3 sec
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Turn left
50 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1214 ft · 24 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Chestnut Ridge Road
3.1 mi · 8 min · Chestnut Ridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Chestnut Ridge Road
556 ft · 15 sec · Chestnut Ridge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Ridge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Chestnut Ridge.
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
24.8 mi · 00h 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.
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Albany and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chestnut Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Chestnut Ridge?
The road trip is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Albany and 39.4 miles from Chestnut Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64 miles (103 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 2:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.15 one way or $22.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 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 then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chestnut Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Livingston
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 Livingston.
Hudson
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Chestnut Ridge. Straight-line distance: 64.01 mi (103.01 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chestnut Ridge
Town in Rockland County, New York, USA
| Population | 7,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.7309300, -73.6295700 |
| Altitude | 304 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chestnut Ridge (-73.62957, 41.73093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $11.15 | $22.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $12.46 | $24.91 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.51 | $27.03 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
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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