How far is Albany, NY from Woodstock, NY?

The driving distance from Albany, NY to Woodstock, NY is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.83 mi
00h 53m
Flight
26.34 mi
42.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.34 mi
Kilometers
42.39 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.83 mi
Kilometers
54.45 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodstock
Sun, Apr 19, 1:52 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 2:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-19T00:59
Arrive Woodstock
Sun, Apr 19, 1:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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

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
Tarrytown
NY

Village in town of Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York, United States

From Albany
16.9 mi
00h 26m
To Woodstock
16.9 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Eagle Street

    48 m · 4 sec · Eagle Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Pine Street

    1331 ft · 44 sec · Pine Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway

    1315 ft · 42 sec · Broadway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Broadway

    1124 ft · 25 sec · Broadway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 787 South

    862 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left

    3156 ft · 60 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto McCarty Avenue

    61 m · 6 sec · McCarty Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Southern Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Southern Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 9W

    2041 ft · 46 sec · Route 9W

  13. 13

    Continue on US 9W NY 32

    1756 ft · 36 sec · US 9W NY 32

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Delmar Bypass

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Delmar Bypass

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    136 m · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Elsmere Avenue

    2472 ft · 1 min · Elsmere Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Feura Bush Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Feura Bush Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Feura Bush Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Feura Bush Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Indian Fields Road

    9 mi · 13 min · Indian Fields Road

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 32

    14.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 32

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 32

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 32
14.8 mi · 44%
Indian Fields Road
9.01 mi · 27%
Feura Bush Road
3.35 mi · 10%
Delmar Bypass
1.92 mi · 6%
I 787 South
1.87 mi · 6%
Southern Boulevard
0.78 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 32

Continue on State Highway 32

14.8 mi · 00h 22m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tarrytown
00h 26m from Albany
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Albany and Rain Showers Likely near Woodstock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Tarrytown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Albany and 16.9 miles from Woodstock.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.77 one way or $9.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 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 Rain Showers Likely near Woodstock.

Stop Ideas Near Tarrytown

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

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

RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

19 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

29 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Hudson

36 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Amsterdam station

48 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Woodstock. Straight-line distance: 26.34 mi (42.39 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of New York State.

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

#2 Woodstock

Town in Ulster County, New York, United States

Population5,756
Coordinates42.3217500, -74.0131900
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-73.75623, 42.65258)
End: Woodstock (-74.01319, 42.32175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.52 L · about $4.77
Round trip
$9.54
2.38 gal · 9.04 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.77 $9.54
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.33 $10.66
Premium $4.86 $5.78 $11.57
Diesel $4.69 $5.59 $11.17

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Woodstock. The current time is 00:59:20.

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.