How far is Albany, NY from Copake, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Copake, NY is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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 09m.
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 Columbia County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Copake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Copake.
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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
13.7 mi · 16 min · Patroon Island Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Taconic Parkway, Boston
1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector
8.2 mi · 9 min · New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 295: Taconic Parkway
1921 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Taconic State Parkway
16.2 mi · 22 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 23: Claverack, Hillsdale
1026 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
113 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 23
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on Main Street
2087 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 23
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight left onto Center Hill Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Center Hill Road
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Continue on County Route 7A
1.6 mi · 3 min · County Route 7A
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 7A
1419 ft · 40 sec · County Road 7A
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 7A
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Copake.
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.
Taconic State Parkway
Continue on Taconic State Parkway
16.2 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Copake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Copake?
The road trip is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Chatham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Albany and 25.6 miles from Copake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.26 one way or $14.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Copake.
Stop Ideas Near Chatham
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 Chatham.
Hudson
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Albany–Rensselaer
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Copake. Straight-line distance: 39.38 mi (63.37 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Copake
City in Columbia County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 3,405 |
| Coordinates | 42.1034200, -73.5501200 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
End: Copake (-73.55012, 42.10342)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.26 | $14.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $8.11 | $16.22 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.80 | $17.60 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $8.50 | $16.99 |
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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