How far is Albany, NY from Mount Hope, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Mount Hope, NY is about 105.6 miles (170 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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 13m.
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 Mount Hope.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Mount Hope.
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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
1.8 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on United States Highway 209
10.5 mi · 12 min · United States Highway 209
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Continue on Kingston Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · Kingston Avenue
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Continue on United States Highway 209
1.3 km · 1 min · United States Highway 209
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Continue on State Route 209
5.4 mi · 6 min · State Route 209
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Turn left onto Short Road
829 ft · 23 sec · Short Road
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Continue on Otisville Road
2128 ft · 58 sec · Otisville Road
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Continue on County Route 61
1.5 mi · 4 min · County Route 61
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Turn left onto State Highway 211
1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 211
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Turn right onto Highland Avenue
3078 ft · 1 min · Highland Avenue
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Continue on Mount Hope Avenue
1888 ft · 52 sec · Mount Hope Avenue
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Continue on Mount Hope Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Mount Hope Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mount Hope Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Mount Hope.
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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mount Hope.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Mount Hope?
The road trip is about 105.6 miles (170 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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 52.8 miles from Albany and 52.8 miles from Mount Hope.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 2:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.95 one way or $29.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mount Hope.
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 Mount Hope. Straight-line distance: 92.25 mi (148.46 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Hope
City in Orange County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 6,558 |
| Coordinates | 41.4445400, -74.5218300 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Hope (-74.52183, 41.44454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $14.95 | $29.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $16.71 | $33.43 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $18.13 | $36.26 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $17.51 | $35.02 |
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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