How far is Albany, NY from Fort Edward, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Fort Edward, NY is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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 06m.
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.
Town in Saratoga County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Fort Edward.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Fort Edward.
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Start on the route
9 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
2407 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue
745 ft · 25 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Henry Johnson Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard
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Continue on Loudon Road
5.7 mi · 11 min · Loudon Road
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Take the ramp left
553 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
2322 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
33.9 mi · 40 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9: South Glens Falls, Moreau State Park
2551 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight onto Saratoga Road
144 m · 8 sec · Saratoga Road
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Continue on Route 9
1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 9
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Turn right onto Reynolds Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Reynolds Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
1711 ft · 38 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway
19 m · 2 sec · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Fort Edward.
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.
Adirondack Northway
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
33.9 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Albany and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Edward.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Fort Edward?
The road trip is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Malta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Albany and 24.6 miles from Fort Edward.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.98 one way or $13.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Albany and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Edward.
Stop Ideas Near Malta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Lot
Schenectady City Hall
Saratoga Springs Traffic Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Malta.
Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Springs station
Schenectady
Amsterdam station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Fort Edward. Straight-line distance: 43.33 mi (69.74 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Edward
Town of New York, United States
| Population | 3,237 |
| Coordinates | 43.2670200, -73.5845600 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Edward (-73.58456, 43.26702)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $7.80 | $15.59 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.46 | $16.92 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
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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