How far is Albany, NY from Pleasant Valley, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Pleasant Valley, NY is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Pleasant Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Pleasant Valley.
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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
840 ft · 33 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto North Pearl Street
947 ft · 35 sec · North Pearl Street
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Turn right
87 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 787 North: Troy
2386 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
1471 ft · 23 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Buffalo, Boston
2423 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Boston
1425 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Patroon Island Bridge
12.8 mi · 15 min · Patroon Island Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Hudson
1925 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
31 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18.8 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 82
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 82
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Take the ramp slight right
1723 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
24.8 mi · 34 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 44: Poughkeepsue, Millbrook
1074 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
110 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto South Avenue
115 m · 10 sec · South Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Pleasant Valley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Taconic State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
24.8 mi · 00h 34m
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 Pleasant Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Pleasant Valley?
The road trip is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Claverack is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Albany and 36.1 miles from Pleasant Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 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 Pleasant Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Claverack
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 Claverack.
Hudson
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Albany–Rensselaer
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Pleasant Valley. Straight-line distance: 62.83 mi (101.11 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pleasant Valley
Human settlement in Dutchess County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 9,615 |
| Coordinates | 41.7445400, -73.8212400 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pleasant Valley (-73.82124, 41.74454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.22 | $20.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $11.43 | $22.85 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.40 | $24.79 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $11.97 | $23.94 |
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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