How far is Albany, NY from North Salem, NY?

The driving distance from Albany, NY to North Salem, NY is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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
108.56 mi
02h 28m
Flight
91.54 mi
147.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.54 mi
Kilometers
147.32 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.56 mi
Kilometers
174.71 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Salem
Sun, Apr 19, 8:07 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 10:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-19T05:39
Arrive North Salem
Sun, Apr 19, 8:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 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
Milan
NY

Town in New York, USA

From Albany
54.3 mi
01h 14m
To North Salem
54.2 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph W
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and North Salem.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Eagle Street

    48 m · 4 sec · Eagle Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Pine Street

    840 ft · 33 sec · Pine Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Pearl Street

    947 ft · 35 sec · North Pearl Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    87 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 787 North: Troy

    2386 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1471 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Buffalo, Boston

    2423 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Boston

    1425 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Patroon Island Bridge

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Patroon Island Bridge

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Hudson

    1925 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    31 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    18.8 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Highway 82

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 82

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right

    1723 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

    42.8 mi · 58 min · Taconic State Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East: Danbury

    1395 ft · 48 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    15.8 mi · 19 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 22 North: Pawling

    1711 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    2438 ft · 38 sec

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6, US 202, NY 22 South: Brewster

    1870 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Danbury Road

    1.1 km · 57 sec · Danbury Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Peach Lake Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Peach Lake Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Titicus Road

    2377 ft · 58 sec · Titicus Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Titicus Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Taconic State Parkway
42.8 mi · 39%
US 9
19.2 mi · 18%
I 84 East
16.1 mi · 15%
Patroon Island Bridge
12.8 mi · 12%
State Highway 82
5.1 mi · 5%
Peach Lake Road
3.77 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Taconic State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

42.8 mi · 00h 58m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
91.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milan
01h 14m from Albany
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Albany and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Salem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to North Salem?

The road trip is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Milan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.3 miles from Albany and 54.2 miles from North Salem.

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

The direct path is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.20 one way or $32.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 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 North Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Milan

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

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

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

14 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

30 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Hudson

33 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

71 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and North Salem. Straight-line distance: 91.54 mi (147.32 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
North Salem

#2 North Salem

Town in New York, United States

Population5,099
Coordinates41.3348200, -73.5712400
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-73.75623, 42.65258)
End: North Salem (-73.57124, 41.33482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.04 gal
15.28 L · about $16.20
Round trip
$32.39
8.08 gal · 30.56 L
Estimated CO2
35.9 kg one way
Round trip: 71.8 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $16.20 $32.39
Mid-grade $4.48 $18.10 $36.21
Premium $4.86 $19.64 $39.28
Diesel $4.69 $18.96 $37.93

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and North Salem. The current time is 05:39:00.

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.