How far is Albany, NY from East Fishkill, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to East Fishkill, NY is about 86 miles (138.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76 miles (122.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Columbia County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and East Fishkill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and East Fishkill.
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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
41.4 mi · 56 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 52: Fishkill, Carmel
709 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 52
1.4 km · 2 min · State Route 52
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Route 52
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and East Fishkill.
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
41.4 mi · 00h 56m
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 East Fishkill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to East Fishkill?
The road trip is about 86 miles (138.4 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Taghkanic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43 miles from Albany and 43 miles from East Fishkill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76 miles (122.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.19 one way or $24.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albany and Mostly Sunny near East Fishkill.
Stop Ideas Near Taghkanic
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 Taghkanic.
Hudson
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Poughkeepsie station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and East Fishkill. Straight-line distance: 75.97 mi (122.26 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Fishkill
City in Dutchess County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 29,503 |
| Coordinates | 41.5534300, -73.7956900 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Fishkill (-73.79569, 41.55343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $12.19 | $24.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $13.62 | $27.24 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.78 | $29.55 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $14.27 | $28.54 |
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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