How far is Albany, NY from Duanesburg, NY?

The driving distance from Albany, NY to Duanesburg, NY is about 25 miles (40.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
24.97 mi
00h 33m
Flight
20.6 mi
33.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.6 mi
Kilometers
33.16 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.97 mi
Kilometers
40.19 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Duanesburg
Wed, Jun 10, 5:48 PM EDT
Return by in Albany
Wed, Jun 10, 6:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-06-10T17:14
Arrive Duanesburg
Wed, Jun 10, 5:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Albany
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Guilderland
NY

Town in Albany County, New York, United States

From Albany
12.5 mi
00h 16m
To Duanesburg
12.5 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    2407 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue

    745 ft · 25 sec · Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Henry Johnson Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90: Buffalo, Boston

    1373 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    2801 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88, NY 7: Schenectady, Binghamton

    1070 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2701 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20, NY 7: Duanesburg

    1280 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    620 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Schenectady Duanesburg Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Schenectady Duanesburg Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Duanesburg Road

    1388 ft · 38 sec · Duanesburg Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Depot Road

    29 m · 3 sec · Depot Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
16.3 mi · 65%
I 88
5.73 mi · 23%
Henry Johnson Boulevard
0.78 mi · 3%
Schenectady Duanesburg Road
0.7 mi · 3%
Washington Avenue
0.46 mi · 2%
US 20
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left

10.6 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
20.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Guilderland
00h 16m from Albany
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Albany and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Duanesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25 miles (40.2 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Guilderland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Albany and 12.5 miles from Duanesburg.

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

The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.53 one way or $7.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Albany and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Duanesburg.

Stop Ideas Near Guilderland

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Guilderland and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 4.7 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Albany City Hall
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

Albany City Hall

Albany , NY
24 Eagle St, Albany, NY 12207
Rating 4.0/5 68 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Schenectady

13 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

16 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Amsterdam station

36 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

43 mi away
267 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Duanesburg. Straight-line distance: 20.6 mi (33.16 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of New York State.

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

#2 Duanesburg

Town of New York, USA

Population5,942
Coordinates42.7620200, -74.1337400
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-73.75623, 42.65258)
End: Duanesburg (-74.13374, 42.76202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.34 L · about $3.53
Round trip
$7.06
1.76 gal · 6.68 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.53 $7.06
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.94 $7.89
Premium $4.86 $4.28 $8.56
Diesel $4.69 $4.13 $8.26

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Duanesburg. The current time is 17:14:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.