How far is Albany, NY from Tupper Lake, NY?

The driving distance from Albany, NY to Tupper Lake, NY is about 145 miles (233.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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
145.02 mi
03h 15m
Flight
114.23 mi
183.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.23 mi
Kilometers
183.84 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.02 mi
Kilometers
233.38 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tupper Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 5:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-22T22:41
Arrive Tupper Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 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
10:30 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
Bolton
NY

Town in New York

From Albany
72.5 mi
01h 37m
To Tupper Lake
72.5 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Tupper Lake.

  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

    71 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Adirondack Northway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Pottersville, Minerva

    1346 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Valley Farm Road

    1941 ft · 50 sec · Valley Farm Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1157 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Olmstedville Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Olmstedville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on County Highway 29

    1.2 mi · 2 min · County Highway 29

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Donnelly Road

    3076 ft · 1 min · Donnelly Road

  15. 15

    Continue on A P Morse Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · A P Morse Highway

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto State Highway 28N

    29.6 mi · 42 min · State Highway 28N

  17. 17

    Continue on Newcomb Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Newcomb Road

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 28N

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 28N

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Adirondack Trail

    2171 ft · 53 sec · Adirondack Trail

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Lake Street

    1628 ft · 40 sec · Lake Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Adirondack Trail

    18.2 mi · 25 min · Adirondack Trail

  22. 22

    Continue on Moody Road

    2469 ft · 47 sec · Moody Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Adirondack Trail

    1.2 km · 1 min · Adirondack Trail

  24. 24

    Continue on Wawbeek Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Wawbeek Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Park Street

    919 ft · 28 sec · Park Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Park Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adirondack Northway
71 mi · 49%
State Highway 28N
30.3 mi · 21%
Adirondack Trail
19.3 mi · 13%
Loudon Road
5.83 mi · 4%
Olmstedville Road
4.79 mi · 3%
A P Morse Highway
2.78 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
114.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
01h 37m from Albany
Leave By
10:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Albany and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Tupper Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Tupper Lake?

The road trip is about 145 miles (233.4 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Albany and 72.5 miles from Tupper Lake.

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

The direct path is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 10:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.53 one way or $41.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Albany and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Tupper Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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

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

RAIL

Whitehall station

21 mi away
Main St. and Saunders St.
RAIL

Fort Edward station

31 mi away
70 East St.
RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

33 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.
RAIL

Castleton station

41 mi away
266 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Tupper Lake. Straight-line distance: 114.23 mi (183.84 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Tupper Lake

#2 Tupper Lake

Village in New York, USA

Population3,431
Coordinates44.2239500, -74.4640600
Altitude487
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-73.75623, 42.65258)
End: Tupper Lake (-74.46406, 44.22395)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.12 gal
19.37 L · about $20.53
Round trip
$41.05
10.24 gal · 38.74 L
Estimated CO2
45.5 kg one way
Round trip: 91 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $20.53 $41.05
Mid-grade $4.48 $22.94 $45.89
Premium $4.86 $24.89 $49.78
Diesel $4.69 $24.03 $48.07

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 Tupper Lake. The current time is 22:41:16.

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.