How far is Albany, NY from North Elba, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to North Elba, NY is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Rain Showers Likely then Rain And Snow Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and North Elba.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and North Elba.
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Start on the route
9 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
2407 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue
745 ft · 25 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Henry Johnson Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard
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Continue on Loudon Road
5.7 mi · 11 min · Loudon Road
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Take the ramp left
553 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
2322 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
97.7 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9, NY 73: Keene, Keene Valley
1346 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 9
2.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 9
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 73
11.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on State Highway 9N
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 9N
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 73
7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on Cascade Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Cascade Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cascade Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and North Elba.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Adirondack Northway
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
97.7 mi · 01h 54m
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 then Rain And Snow Showers Likely near North Elba.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to North Elba?
The road trip is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.7 miles from Albany and 66.7 miles from North Elba.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 12:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.84 one way or $37.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 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 then Rain And Snow Showers Likely near North Elba.
Stop Ideas Near Bolton
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 Bolton.
Whitehall station
Fort Edward station
Fair Haven, Vermont
Castleton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and North Elba. Straight-line distance: 110.36 mi (177.61 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Elba
Town in New York
| Population | 8,118 |
| Coordinates | 44.2433800, -73.9543100 |
| Altitude | 599 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Elba (-73.95431, 44.24338)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $18.84 | $37.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $21.06 | $42.12 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $22.85 | $45.69 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $22.06 | $44.12 |
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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