How far is Albany, NY from Liberty, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Liberty, NY is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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
Driving 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 02h 05m.
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.
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Liberty.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Liberty.
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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
50.3 mi · 58 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 28: Kingston, Rhinecliff Bridge
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
550 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 28
2537 ft · 50 sec · State Route 28
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Take the exit straight
1064 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Clayton 'Peg Leg' Bates Highway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Clayton 'Peg Leg' Bates Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on United States Highway 209
15.6 mi · 19 min · United States Highway 209
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Continue on North Main Street
1.6 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Canal Street
11.5 mi · 13 min · Canal Street
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Continue on State Highway 42
1429 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 42
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 52
1.3 mi · 1 min · State Highway 52
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Continue on Old Monticello Road
2339 ft · 30 sec · Old Monticello Road
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Continue on State Highway 52
4.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 52
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mill Street
40 m · 7 sec · Mill Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Mill Street
1969 ft · 57 sec · Mill Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mill Street
44 m · 8 sec · Mill Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Mill Street
674 ft · 19 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1952 ft · 49 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Liberty.
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
50.3 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Albany and Rain Showers Likely near Liberty.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Liberty?
The road trip is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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 51.2 miles from Albany and 51.3 miles from Liberty.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 2:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.47 one way or $28.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Albany and Rain Showers Likely near Liberty.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Katrine
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 Lake Katrine.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Hudson
Albany–Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Liberty. Straight-line distance: 77.63 mi (124.94 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Liberty
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 5,277 |
| Coordinates | 41.8012000, -74.7465500 |
| Altitude | 459 |
| Country | United States |
End: Liberty (-74.74655, 41.8012)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $14.47 | $28.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $16.18 | $32.35 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $17.55 | $35.10 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $16.95 | $33.89 |
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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