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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Chemung County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers
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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.
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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
1331 ft · 44 sec · Pine Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway
1315 ft · 42 sec · Broadway
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Keep slight right to continue on Broadway
1124 ft · 25 sec · Broadway
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Take the ramp left toward I 787 South
862 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway
3231 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1
2725 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
65.9 mi · 1 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 299: New Paltz, Poughkeepsie
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
114 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on New Paltz-Minnewaska Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · New Paltz-Minnewaska Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Vineyard Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Vineyard Avenue
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Turn right onto Bruynswick Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · Bruynswick Road
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Continue on Bruynswick Road
51 m · 3 sec · Bruynswick Road
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Continue on New Prospect Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · New Prospect Road
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Turn right onto Indian Springs Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Indian Springs Road
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Veteran.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Hudson
Poughkeepsie station
Albany–Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Crawford. Straight-line distance: 74.85 mi (120.46 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Crawford
Human settlement in Orange County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 9,157 |
| Coordinates | 41.6556500, -74.3282100 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crawford (-74.32821, 41.65565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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