How far is Albany, NY from Crawford, NY?

The driving distance from Albany, NY to Crawford, NY is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.74 mi
01h 57m
Flight
74.85 mi
120.46 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.85 mi
Kilometers
120.46 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.74 mi
Kilometers
144.42 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crawford
Sun, Apr 19, 10:15 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 12:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-19T08:17
Arrive Crawford
Sun, Apr 19, 10:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Veteran
NY

Human settlement in Chemung County, New York, United States of America

From Albany
44.9 mi
00h 58m
To Crawford
44.9 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Crawford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Crawford.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Eagle Street

    48 m · 4 sec · Eagle Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Pine Street

    1331 ft · 44 sec · Pine Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway

    1315 ft · 42 sec · Broadway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Broadway

    1124 ft · 25 sec · Broadway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 787 South

    862 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway

    3231 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1

    2725 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    65.9 mi · 1 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 299: New Paltz, Poughkeepsie

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    114 m · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on New Paltz-Minnewaska Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · New Paltz-Minnewaska Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Vineyard Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Vineyard Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Bruynswick Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Bruynswick Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Bruynswick Road

    51 m · 3 sec · Bruynswick Road

  20. 20

    Continue on New Prospect Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · New Prospect Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Indian Springs Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Indian Springs Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Indian Springs Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Crawford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
65.9 mi · 73%
Bruynswick Road
5.91 mi · 7%
New Paltz-Minnewaska Road
5.73 mi · 6%
Main Street
3.18 mi · 4%
Indian Springs Road
2.61 mi · 3%
New Prospect Road
1.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

65.9 mi · 01h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
74.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Veteran
00h 58m from Albany
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Albany and Rain Showers Likely near Crawford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Crawford?

The road trip is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Veteran is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Albany and 44.9 miles from Crawford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Albany and Rain Showers Likely near Crawford.

Stop Ideas Near Veteran

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Veteran, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Veteran.

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

18 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Hudson

25 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

42 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

66 mi away
525 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Crawford. Straight-line distance: 74.85 mi (120.46 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Crawford

#2 Crawford

Human settlement in Orange County, New York, United States of America

Population9,157
Coordinates41.6556500, -74.3282100
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-73.75623, 42.65258)
End: Crawford (-74.32821, 41.65565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.17 gal
11.99 L · about $12.71
Round trip
$25.42
6.34 gal · 23.98 L
Estimated CO2
28.2 kg one way
Round trip: 56.3 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $12.71 $25.42
Mid-grade $4.48 $14.20 $28.41
Premium $4.86 $15.41 $30.82
Diesel $4.69 $14.88 $29.76

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Crawford. The current time is 08:17:52.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.