How far is Albany, NY from Livingston, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Livingston, NY is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Columbia 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 Livingston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Livingston.
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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
840 ft · 33 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto North Pearl Street
947 ft · 35 sec · North Pearl Street
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Turn right
87 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 787 North: Troy
2386 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
1471 ft · 23 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Buffalo, Boston
2423 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Boston
1425 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Patroon Island Bridge
12.8 mi · 15 min · Patroon Island Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Hudson
1925 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
31 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18.8 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Church Road
631 ft · 33 sec · Church Road
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Turn left onto County Route 19
15 m · 3 sec · County Route 19
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Turn right onto Church Road
27 m · 4 sec · Church Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Livingston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 9
Exit the roundabout
18.8 mi · 00h 26m
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 Livingston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Livingston?
The road trip is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Valatie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Albany and 20.6 miles from Livingston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.85 one way or $11.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 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 Livingston.
Stop Ideas Near Valatie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Hudson
Albany–Rensselaer
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Schenectady
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Livingston. Straight-line distance: 35.29 mi (56.8 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Livingston
Town in New York, USA
| Population | 3,458 |
| Coordinates | 42.1420300, -73.7779100 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
End: Livingston (-73.77791, 42.14203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.85 | $11.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $6.54 | $13.08 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.10 | $14.19 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $6.85 | $13.71 |
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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