How far is Albany, NY from Gardiner, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Gardiner, NY is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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 38m.
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 Columbia County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Gardiner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Gardiner.
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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
65.9 mi · 1 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 299: New Paltz, Poughkeepsie
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
114 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1561 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto South Putt Corners Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Putt Corners Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 32
561 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 32
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Turn right onto Jansen Road
1 mi · 2 min · Jansen Road
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Turn sharp left onto State Highway 208
1900 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 208
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Continue on Route 208
3.8 mi · 5 min · Route 208
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Turn right onto Vineyard Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · Vineyard Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Dusinberre Road
11 m · 2 sec · Dusinberre Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dusinberre Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Gardiner.
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.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
65.9 mi · 01h 16m
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 Partly Sunny near Gardiner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Gardiner?
The road trip is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.2 miles from Albany and 39.1 miles from Gardiner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.10 one way or $22.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albany and Partly Sunny near Gardiner.
Stop Ideas Near Germantown
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 Germantown.
Hudson
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Albany–Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Gardiner. Straight-line distance: 70.18 mi (112.94 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gardiner
Town in New York
| Population | 5,594 |
| Coordinates | 41.6798200, -74.1504200 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gardiner (-74.15042, 41.67982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $11.10 | $22.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $12.41 | $24.82 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.46 | $26.93 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $13.00 | $26.00 |
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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