How far is Albany, NY from Kiryas Joel, NY?

The driving distance from Albany, NY to Kiryas Joel, NY is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93 miles (149.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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
104.26 mi
02h 09m
Flight
92.98 mi
149.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.98 mi
Kilometers
149.64 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.26 mi
Kilometers
167.79 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kiryas Joel
Tue, May 5, 3:55 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Tue, May 5, 6:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-05-05T01:45
Arrive Kiryas Joel
Tue, May 5, 3:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 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
Lake Katrine
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From Albany
52.1 mi
01h 04m
To Kiryas Joel
52.1 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Kiryas Joel.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Kiryas Joel.

  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

    1331 ft · 44 sec · Pine Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway

    1315 ft · 42 sec · Broadway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Broadway

    1124 ft · 25 sec · Broadway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 787 South

    862 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway

    3231 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1

    2725 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    96.2 mi · 1 hr 51 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    46 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 17 South, NY 32 North: Woodbury, Harriman

    750 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 32 North, CR 64: Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets, Nininger Road

    78 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto State Route 32

    80 m · 7 sec · State Route 32

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Monroe

    141 m · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Nininger Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Nininger Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Nininger Road

    711 ft · 16 sec · Nininger Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Nininger Road

    32 m · 2 sec · Nininger Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Nininger Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Nininger Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bakertown Road

    989 ft · 21 sec · Bakertown Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Bakertown Road

    3110 ft · 1 min · Bakertown Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Acres Road

    1801 ft · 56 sec · Acres Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Satmar Drive

    1719 ft · 1 min · Satmar Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Hayes Court

    846 ft · 41 sec · Hayes Court

  27. 27

    Turn left

    29 m · 7 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Kiryas Joel.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
96.2 mi · 92%
Nininger Road
1.96 mi · 2%
I 787 South
1.27 mi · 1%
US 6
0.91 mi · 1%
Bakertown Road
0.78 mi · 1%
I 87 Toll
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

96.2 mi · 01h 51m

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
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
93 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Katrine
01h 04m from Albany
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kiryas Joel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Kiryas Joel?

The road trip is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Lake Katrine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.1 miles from Albany and 52.1 miles from Kiryas Joel.

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

The direct path is about 93 miles (149.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.75 one way or $29.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Albany and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kiryas Joel.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Katrine

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

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

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

8 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

31 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Hudson

34 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

76 mi away
525 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Kiryas Joel. Straight-line distance: 92.98 mi (149.64 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Kiryas Joel

#2 Kiryas Joel

Town

Population28,953
Coordinates41.3420400, -74.1679200
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-73.75623, 42.65258)
End: Kiryas Joel (-74.16792, 41.34204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.68 gal
13.93 L · about $14.75
Round trip
$29.51
7.36 gal · 27.86 L
Estimated CO2
32.7 kg one way
Round trip: 65.4 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $14.75 $29.51
Mid-grade $4.48 $16.49 $32.98
Premium $4.86 $17.89 $35.78
Diesel $4.69 $17.27 $34.55

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Kiryas Joel. The current time is 01:45:15.

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.