How far is Albany, NY from Moriah, NY?

The driving distance from Albany, NY to Moriah, NY is about 114.1 miles (183.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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
114.07 mi
02h 24m
Flight
97.11 mi
156.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.11 mi
Kilometers
156.28 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.07 mi
Kilometers
183.57 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moriah
Wed, Apr 15, 11:23 PM EDT
Return by in Albany
Thu, Apr 16, 1:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-15T20:58
Arrive Moriah
Wed, Apr 15, 11:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 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 George
NY

Town in Warren County, New York, United States

From Albany
57 mi
01h 12m
To Moriah
57 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Moriah.

  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

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Loudon Road

    5.7 mi · 11 min · Loudon Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    553 ft · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls

    2322 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    87.9 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Adirondack Northway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Newcomb, North Hudson

    1440 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Blue Ridge Road

    1886 ft · 35 sec · Blue Ridge Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 9

    2.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 9

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right onto County Highway 4C

    835 ft · 39 sec · County Highway 4C

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Hudson-Moriah Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · North Hudson-Moriah Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North Hudson Road

    6.8 mi · 9 min · North Hudson Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Center Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Center Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Tarbell Hill Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Tarbell Hill Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tarbell Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adirondack Northway
87.9 mi · 77%
North Hudson Road
6.81 mi · 6%
Loudon Road
5.83 mi · 5%
North Hudson-Moriah Road
5.78 mi · 5%
US Highway 9
2.8 mi · 2%
Henry Johnson Boulevard
2.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Adirondack Northway

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

87.9 mi · 01h 42m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
97.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake George
01h 12m from Albany
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Albany and Patchy Fog near Moriah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Moriah?

The road trip is about 114.1 miles (183.6 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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 George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from Albany and 57 miles from Moriah.

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

The direct path is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.16 one way or $32.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Albany and Patchy Fog near Moriah.

Stop Ideas Near Lake George

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

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

RAIL

Fort Edward station

20 mi away
70 East St.
RAIL

Whitehall station

29 mi away
Main St. and Saunders St.
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

39 mi away
267 Union Avenue
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

39 mi away
26 Station Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Moriah. Straight-line distance: 97.11 mi (156.28 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Moriah

#2 Moriah

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

Population4,453
Coordinates44.0461700, -73.5051300
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-73.75623, 42.65258)
End: Moriah (-73.50513, 44.04617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.03 gal
15.24 L · about $16.16
Round trip
$32.31
8.06 gal · 30.48 L
Estimated CO2
35.8 kg one way
Round trip: 71.6 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $16.16 $32.31
Mid-grade $4.48 $18.06 $36.12
Premium $4.86 $19.59 $39.18
Diesel $4.69 $18.92 $37.83

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Moriah. The current time is 20:58:50.

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.