How far is Albany, NY from Potsdam, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Potsdam, NY is about 194.8 miles (313.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.2 miles (245 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Town in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Potsdam.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Potsdam.
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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
71 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Pottersville, Minerva
1346 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Valley Farm Road
1941 ft · 50 sec · Valley Farm Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1157 ft · 33 sec
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Turn slight left onto Olmstedville Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Olmstedville Road
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Continue on County Highway 29
1.2 mi · 2 min · County Highway 29
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Keep slight right to continue on Donnelly Road
3076 ft · 1 min · Donnelly Road
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Continue on A P Morse Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · A P Morse Highway
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Turn straight onto State Highway 28N
29.6 mi · 42 min · State Highway 28N
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Continue on Newcomb Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Newcomb Road
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Continue on State Highway 28N
1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 28N
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Turn right onto Adirondack Trail
2171 ft · 53 sec · Adirondack Trail
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Turn slight left onto Lake Street
1628 ft · 40 sec · Lake Street
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Continue on Adirondack Trail
18.2 mi · 25 min · Adirondack Trail
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Continue on Moody Road
2469 ft · 47 sec · Moody Road
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Continue on Adirondack Trail
1.2 km · 1 min · Adirondack Trail
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Continue on Wawbeek Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · Wawbeek Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Street
911 ft · 34 sec · Park Street
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Turn left onto Mill Street
86 m · 13 sec · Mill Street
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Turn right onto Lake Street
791 ft · 25 sec · Lake Street
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Continue on Demars Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Demars Boulevard
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 3
14.8 mi · 20 min · State Route 3
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Turn right onto State Highway 56
31.4 mi · 47 min · State Highway 56
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Continue on Pierrepont Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Pierrepont Avenue
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Continue on Park Street
136 m · 17 sec · Park Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Elm Street
86 m · 10 sec · Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Potsdam.
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
71 mi · 01h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Potsdam.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Potsdam?
The road trip is about 194.8 miles (313.5 km) and usually takes 04h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Stillwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.4 miles from Albany and 97.4 miles from Potsdam.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.2 miles (245 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.54 one way or $55.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Potsdam.
Stop Ideas Near Stillwater
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 Stillwater.
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Port Henry station
Ticonderoga station
Westport station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Potsdam. Straight-line distance: 152.23 mi (244.99 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Potsdam
Village in New York
| Population | 8,796 |
| Coordinates | 44.6697800, -74.9813100 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| Country | United States |
End: Potsdam (-74.98131, 44.66978)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 314 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $27.54 | $55.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $30.78 | $61.57 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $33.40 | $66.79 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $32.25 | $64.50 |
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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