How far is Chester, NY from Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Chester, NY to Albany, NY is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93 miles (149.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers
Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chester and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chester and Albany.
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Start on Railroad Avenue
104 m · 17 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto Bank Street
115 m · 17 sec · Bank Street
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Turn right onto High Street
566 ft · 11 sec · High Street
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Continue on Route 94
6.6 mi · 12 min · Route 94
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Street
2379 ft · 1 min · North Street
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Continue on Toleman Road
582 ft · 16 sec · Toleman Road
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Turn slight left onto Bull Road
3.1 mi · 7 min · Bull Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Little Britain Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Little Britain Road
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Turn left onto NY 747
2.3 mi · 3 min · NY 747
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Take the ramp straight toward I 84 East
2557 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87: New York State Thruway Toll, Albany, New York City
2718 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
130 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Albany
1723 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
81.4 mi · 1 hr 34 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
1351 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North, US 20 West: Downtown Albany
1250 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Quay Street
966 ft · 34 sec · Quay Street
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Turn left
1299 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto State Street
1520 ft · 51 sec · State Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Eagle Street
55 m · 5 sec · Eagle Street
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Turn straight onto Washington Avenue
152 m · 20 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chester and Albany.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
81.4 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Chester and Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chester to Albany?
The road trip is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Lake Katrine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Chester and 51.4 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93 miles (149.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.51 one way or $29.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Chester and Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Katrine
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 Lake Katrine.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Hudson
Albany–Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chester and Albany. Straight-line distance: 92.97 mi (149.62 km).
#1 Chester
Village in Orange County, New York
| Population | 3,247 |
| Coordinates | 41.3625900, -74.2712600 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington Avenue (-73.756162, 42.652644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $14.51 | $29.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $16.22 | $32.44 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $17.60 | $35.19 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $16.99 | $33.98 |
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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