How far is Albany, NY from Schuyler Falls, NY?

The driving distance from Albany, NY to Schuyler Falls, NY is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
152.63 mi
03h 08m
Flight
136.89 mi
220.31 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.89 mi
Kilometers
220.31 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.63 mi
Kilometers
245.63 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Schuyler Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 11:02 PM EDT
Return by in Albany
Sat, Apr 18, 2:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-17T19:54
Arrive Schuyler Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 11:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Johnsburg
NY

Town in New York, United States of America

From Albany
76.3 mi
01h 34m
To Schuyler Falls
76.3 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Schuyler Falls.

  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

    137.7 mi · 2 hr 40 min · Adirondack Northway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 442: Peru, Valcour

    1782 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Bear Swamp Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Bear Swamp Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1073 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Highway 22B

    541 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 22B

  13. 13

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Pleasant Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Felton Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Felton Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Felton Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adirondack Northway
138 mi · 90%
Loudon Road
5.83 mi · 4%
Pleasant Street
4.16 mi · 3%
Henry Johnson Boulevard
2.07 mi · 1%
Bear Swamp Road
1.16 mi · 1%
Washington Avenue
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

Adirondack Northway

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

138 mi · 02h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
136.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnsburg
01h 34m from Albany
Leave By
10:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Albany and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Schuyler Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Schuyler Falls?

The road trip is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Johnsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.3 miles from Albany and 76.3 miles from Schuyler Falls.

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

The direct path is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 10:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.61 one way or $43.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Albany and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Schuyler Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Johnsburg

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

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

RAIL

Whitehall station

46 mi away
Main St. and Saunders St.
RAIL

Fort Edward station

49 mi away
70 East St.
RAIL

Ticonderoga station

53 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt
RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

56 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Schuyler Falls. Straight-line distance: 136.89 mi (220.31 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Schuyler Falls

#2 Schuyler Falls

Town in New York state

Population5,100
Coordinates44.6286600, -73.5579100
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-73.75623, 42.65258)
End: Schuyler Falls (-73.55791, 44.62866)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.39 gal
20.39 L · about $21.61
Round trip
$43.22
10.78 gal · 40.78 L
Estimated CO2
47.9 kg one way
Round trip: 95.8 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $21.61 $43.22
Mid-grade $4.48 $24.15 $48.31
Premium $4.86 $26.20 $52.40
Diesel $4.69 $25.30 $50.60

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Schuyler Falls. The current time is 19:54:30.

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.