How far is Albany, NY from Fishkill, NY?

The driving distance from Albany, NY to Fishkill, NY is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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
95.36 mi
01h 55m
Flight
77.52 mi
124.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.52 mi
Kilometers
124.75 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.36 mi
Kilometers
153.47 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fishkill
Wed, Apr 22, 10:53 PM EDT
Return by in Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-22T20:57
Arrive Fishkill
Wed, Apr 22, 10:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Glasco
NY

City in Cloud County, Kansas, United States of America

From Albany
47.7 mi
00h 57m
To Fishkill
47.7 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
Fishkill Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Wednesday
Using Crown Heights as the closest live forecast in the Dutchess County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    81.8 mi · 1 hr 34 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84, NY 17K, NY 300: Scranton, Newburgh, Stewart Airport

    1.1 km · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    148 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East: Danbury

    1396 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 52: Fishkill, Beacon

    978 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left

    54 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
81.8 mi · 86%
I 84 East
8.23 mi · 9%
I 787 South
1.27 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.17 mi · 1%
I 84
0.75 mi · 1%
I 87 Toll
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

81.8 mi · 01h 34m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
77.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glasco
00h 57m from Albany
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Albany and Rain Showers Likely near Fishkill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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 47.7 miles from Albany and 47.7 miles from Fishkill.

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

The direct path is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.51 one way or $27.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Albany and Rain Showers Likely near Fishkill.

Stop Ideas Near Glasco

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Glasco, 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 Glasco.

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

14 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Hudson

26 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

38 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

69 mi away
525 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Fishkill. Straight-line distance: 77.52 mi (124.75 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of New York State.

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

#2 Fishkill

Village in Dutchess County, New York

Population2,139
Coordinates41.5356500, -73.8990300
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-73.75623, 42.65258)
End: Fishkill (-73.89903, 41.53565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.37 gal
12.74 L · about $13.51
Round trip
$27.02
6.74 gal · 25.48 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.9 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $13.51 $27.02
Mid-grade $4.48 $15.10 $30.20
Premium $4.86 $16.38 $32.76
Diesel $4.69 $15.82 $31.64

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Fishkill. The current time is 20:57:33.

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.