How far is Albany, NY from Hyde Park, NY?

The driving distance from Albany, NY to Hyde Park, NY is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
78.17 mi
01h 51m
Flight
61.06 mi
98.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.06 mi
Kilometers
98.27 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.17 mi
Kilometers
125.81 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hyde Park
Sun, May 31, 8:55 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Sun, May 31, 10:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-05-31T07:04
Arrive Hyde Park
Sun, May 31, 8:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 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
Carlisle
NY

Human settlement in Schoharie County, New York, United States of America

From Albany
39 mi
00h 55m
To Hyde Park
39.1 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 31 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Hyde Park.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    2407 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue

    745 ft · 25 sec · Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Henry Johnson Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90: Buffalo, Boston

    1373 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    2801 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88, NY 7: Schenectady, Binghamton

    1070 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2701 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20, NY 7: Duanesburg

    1280 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    620 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Schenectady Duanesburg Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Schenectady Duanesburg Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Duanesburg Road

    1497 ft · 38 sec · Duanesburg Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Western Turnpike

    6.8 mi · 10 min · Western Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on United States Highway 20

    32.3 mi · 45 min · United States Highway 20

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Route 80

    8.5 mi · 14 min · State Route 80

  19. 19

    Continue on State Route 80

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 80

  20. 20

    Continue on Lake Street

    2767 ft · 49 sec · Lake Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 28

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 28

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 28

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Highway 20
32.3 mi · 41%
I 90 West
16.3 mi · 21%
State Route 80
10.1 mi · 13%
Western Turnpike
6.8 mi · 9%
I 88
5.73 mi · 7%
State Highway 28
2.54 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

United States Highway 20

Continue on United States Highway 20

32.3 mi · 00h 45m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
61.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carlisle
00h 55m from Albany
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Albany and Partly Sunny near Hyde Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Hyde Park?

The road trip is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Albany and 39.1 miles from Hyde Park.

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

The direct path is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.06 one way or $22.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Albany and Partly Sunny near Hyde Park.

Stop Ideas Near Carlisle

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

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

RAIL

Amsterdam station

29 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
RAIL

Schenectady

42 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

59 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

63 mi away
26 Station Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Hyde Park. Straight-line distance: 61.06 mi (98.27 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Hyde Park

#2 Hyde Park

Town in New York, United States

Population20,726
Coordinates42.6609100, -74.9579300
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-73.75623, 42.65258)
End: Hyde Park (-74.95793, 42.66091)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
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.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.44 L · about $11.06
Round trip
$22.13
5.52 gal · 20.88 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $11.06 $22.13
Mid-grade $4.48 $12.37 $24.74
Premium $4.86 $13.42 $26.83
Diesel $4.69 $12.96 $25.91

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Hyde Park. The current time is 07:04:24.

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.