How far is Albany, NY from Hoosick Falls, NY?

The driving distance from Albany, NY to Hoosick Falls, NY is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
33.4 mi
00h 53m
Flight
26.76 mi
43.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.76 mi
Kilometers
43.07 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.4 mi
Kilometers
53.76 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoosick Falls
Wed, Apr 22, 11:35 PM EDT
Return by in Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-22T22:41
Arrive Hoosick Falls
Wed, Apr 22, 11:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
Pittstown
NY

Town in New York

From Albany
16.7 mi
00h 26m
To Hoosick Falls
16.7 mi
00h 26m

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
56°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Hoosick Falls.

  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

    840 ft · 33 sec · Pine Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Pearl Street

    947 ft · 35 sec · North Pearl Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    87 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 787 North: Troy

    2386 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 7 East: Troy, Bennington

    2.3 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Hoosick Road

    20.1 mi · 31 min · Hoosick Road

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Church Street

    1659 ft · 47 sec · Church Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hoosick Road
23.7 mi · 71%
I 787 North
6.65 mi · 20%
NY 7 East
2.29 mi · 7%
Church Street
0.31 mi · 1%
North Pearl Street
0.18 mi · 1%
Pine Street
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Hoosick Road

Continue on Hoosick Road

20.1 mi · 00h 31m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
26.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pittstown
00h 26m from Albany
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Albany and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Hoosick Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Hoosick Falls?

The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Pittstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Albany and 16.7 miles from Hoosick Falls.

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

The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Albany and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Hoosick Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Pittstown

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

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

RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

30 mi away
525 East St.
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

35 mi away
267 Union Avenue
RAIL

Schenectady

37 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

38 mi away
26 Station Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Hoosick Falls. Straight-line distance: 26.76 mi (43.07 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Hoosick Falls

#2 Hoosick Falls

Town

Population3,336
Coordinates42.9011900, -73.3515000
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-73.75623, 42.65258)
End: Hoosick Falls (-73.3515, 42.90119)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.46 L · about $4.73
Round trip
$9.46
2.36 gal · 8.92 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.73 $9.46
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.29 $10.58
Premium $4.86 $5.74 $11.47
Diesel $4.69 $5.54 $11.08

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 Hoosick Falls. The current time is 22:41:22.

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.