How far is Albany, NY from Hudson Falls, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Hudson Falls, NY is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
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.
City in Saratoga County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Hudson Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Hudson Falls.
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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 · 42 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway
1.5 mi · 4 min · Broadway
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Continue on Lower Main Street
1591 ft · 29 sec · Lower Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
6 m · 1 sec · Maple Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Hudson Falls.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Hudson Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Hudson Falls?
The road trip is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Ballston Spa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Albany and 25.8 miles from Hudson Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.34 one way or $14.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Hudson Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Ballston Spa
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 Ballston Spa.
Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Springs station
Schenectady
Amsterdam station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Hudson Falls. Straight-line distance: 45.6 mi (73.38 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hudson Falls
City in Washington County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 6,988 |
| Coordinates | 43.3006300, -73.5859500 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hudson Falls (-73.58595, 43.30063)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.34 | $14.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $8.20 | $16.40 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.90 | $17.79 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $8.59 | $17.18 |
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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