How far is Albany, NY from Pittstown, NY?

The driving distance from Albany, NY to Pittstown, NY is about 21 miles (33.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (30 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.02 mi
00h 35m
Flight
18.66 mi
30.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.66 mi
Kilometers
30.03 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.02 mi
Kilometers
33.83 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittstown
Wed, Apr 15, 10:50 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Wed, Apr 15, 11:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-15T10:15
Arrive Pittstown
Wed, Apr 15, 10:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Albany
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Green Island
NY

Coterminous town-village in New York, United States of America

From Albany
10.5 mi
00h 17m
To Pittstown
10.5 mi
00h 17m

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
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 7 East: Troy, Bennington

    2.3 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Hoosick Road

    11.5 mi · 19 min · Hoosick Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Parker School Road

    87 m · 10 sec · Parker School Road

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right onto Eycleshymer Road

    17 m · 2 sec · Eycleshymer Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Eycleshymer Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hoosick Road
11.5 mi · 55%
I 787 North
6.65 mi · 32%
NY 7 East
2.29 mi · 11%
North Pearl Street
0.18 mi · 1%
Pine Street
0.16 mi · 1%
Washington Avenue
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Hoosick Road

Continue on Hoosick Road

11.5 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
18.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green Island
00h 17m from Albany
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Albany and Chance Rain Showers near Pittstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21 miles (33.8 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Green Island is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Albany and 10.5 miles from Pittstown.

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

The direct path is about 18.6 miles (30 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.97 one way or $5.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Albany and Chance Rain Showers near Pittstown.

Stop Ideas Near Green Island

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

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

RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

12 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

22 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

37 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 Pittstown. Straight-line distance: 18.66 mi (30.03 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of New York State.

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

#2 Pittstown

Town in New York

Population5,144
Coordinates42.8350800, -73.4851100
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-73.75623, 42.65258)
End: Pittstown (-73.48511, 42.83508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.81 L · about $2.97
Round trip
$5.93
1.48 gal · 5.62 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.97 $5.93
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.32 $6.63
Premium $4.86 $3.60 $7.19
Diesel $4.69 $3.47 $6.95

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Pittstown. The current time is 10:15:34.

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.