How far is Albany, NY from Queensbury, NY?

The driving distance from Albany, NY to Queensbury, NY is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.76 mi
01h 17m
Flight
50.59 mi
81.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.59 mi
Kilometers
81.42 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.76 mi
Kilometers
91.34 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Queensbury
Thu, Apr 23, 10:15 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 11:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-23T08:57
Arrive Queensbury
Thu, Apr 23, 10:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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

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
Saratoga Springs
NY

City in Saratoga County, New York, United States

From Albany
28.4 mi
00h 38m
To Queensbury
28.4 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    2407 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue

    745 ft · 25 sec · Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Henry Johnson Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Loudon Road

    5.7 mi · 11 min · Loudon Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    553 ft · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls

    2322 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    40.9 mi · 48 min · Adirondack Northway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 254: Glens Falls

    905 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Aviation Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · Aviation Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Quaker Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Quaker Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Ridge Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Sunnyside Road East

    1.3 km · 2 min · Sunnyside Road East

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sunnyside Road East

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adirondack Northway
40.9 mi · 72%
Loudon Road
5.83 mi · 10%
Ridge Road
3.53 mi · 6%
Henry Johnson Boulevard
2.07 mi · 4%
Quaker Road
1.87 mi · 3%
Sunnyside Road East
0.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Adirondack Northway

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

40.9 mi · 00h 48m

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
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
50.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saratoga Springs
00h 38m from Albany
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Queensbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Saratoga Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.4 miles from Albany and 28.4 miles from Queensbury.

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

The direct path is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.02 one way or $16.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Queensbury.

Stop Ideas Near Saratoga Springs

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

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

BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

1 mi away
267 Union Avenue
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

2 mi away
26 Station Lane
RAIL

Fort Edward station

27 mi away
70 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

32 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Queensbury. Straight-line distance: 50.59 mi (81.42 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of New York State.

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

#2 Queensbury

Town in New York, United States

Population27,273
Coordinates43.3772900, -73.6131700
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-73.75623, 42.65258)
End: Queensbury (-73.61317, 43.37729)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2 gal
7.58 L · about $8.02
Round trip
$16.04
4 gal · 15.16 L
Estimated CO2
17.8 kg one way
Round trip: 35.5 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $8.02 $16.04
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.96 $17.92
Premium $4.86 $9.72 $19.44
Diesel $4.69 $9.39 $18.78

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Queensbury. The current time is 08:57:52.

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.