How far is Albany, NY from Northumberland, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Northumberland, NY is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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.
City in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Northumberland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Northumberland.
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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
10.3 mi · 17 min · Loudon Road
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Continue on Halfmoon Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Halfmoon Parkway
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Turn right
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Continue on State Highway 146
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 146
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Turn straight onto South Central Avenue
2455 ft · 47 sec · South Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Ellsworth Avenue
1350 ft · 44 sec · Ellsworth Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hudson Avenue
1062 ft · 30 sec · Hudson Avenue
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Continue on River Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · River Road
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Continue on Hudson Avenue
15 mi · 24 min · Hudson Avenue
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Keep slight right
13 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Northumberland.
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.
Hudson Avenue
Continue on Hudson Avenue
15 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Northumberland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Northumberland?
The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Mechanicville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Albany and 18.8 miles from Northumberland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.33 one way or $10.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Northumberland.
Stop Ideas Near Mechanicville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Lot
Schenectady City Hall
Saratoga Springs Traffic Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mechanicville.
Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Springs station
Schenectady
Albany–Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Northumberland. Straight-line distance: 33.88 mi (54.53 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Northumberland
Town in the US state of New York
| Population | 5,059 |
| Coordinates | 43.1273000, -73.5881700 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northumberland (-73.58817, 43.1273)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.33 | $10.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.47 | $12.93 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $6.24 | $12.49 |
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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