How far is Albany, NY from Fallsburg, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Fallsburg, NY is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.9 miles (123.8 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.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Fallsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Fallsburg.
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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
50.3 mi · 58 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 28: Kingston, Rhinecliff Bridge
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
550 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 28
2537 ft · 50 sec · State Route 28
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Take the exit straight
1064 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Clayton 'Peg Leg' Bates Highway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Clayton 'Peg Leg' Bates Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on United States Highway 209
15.6 mi · 19 min · United States Highway 209
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Continue on North Main Street
1.6 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Canal Street
11.5 mi · 13 min · Canal Street
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Continue on State Highway 42
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 42
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Turn left onto Old Falls Road
1074 ft · 36 sec · Old Falls Road
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Turn left onto Riverside Drive
612 ft · 27 sec · Riverside Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Riverside Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Fallsburg.
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
50.3 mi · 00h 58m
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 Fallsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Fallsburg?
The road trip is about 95.9 miles (154.3 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?
Glasco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.9 miles from Albany and 48 miles from Fallsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 $13.55 one way or $27.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Fallsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Glasco
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 Glasco.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Hudson
Poughkeepsie station
Albany–Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Fallsburg. Straight-line distance: 76.92 mi (123.79 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fallsburg
Town in New York
| Population | 12,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.7320400, -74.6012700 |
| Altitude | 368 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fallsburg (-74.60127, 41.73204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $13.55 | $27.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $15.15 | $30.29 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.43 | $32.86 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $15.87 | $31.73 |
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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