How far is Claverack, NY from Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Claverack, NY to Albany, NY is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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City in Columbia County, New York, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Claverack and Albany.
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Start on the route
14.7 mi · 20 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
34 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the ramp sharp left toward I 90 West: Albany
2376 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
12.8 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 787: Albany, Troy
844 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 787 South: Albany
2558 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
2906 ft · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North: Clinton Avenue
2119 ft · 54 sec
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Continue on Clinton Avenue
160 m · 23 sec · Clinton Avenue
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Turn left onto Chapel Street
847 ft · 27 sec · Chapel Street
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Turn right onto Columbia Street
147 m · 18 sec · Columbia Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Eagle Street
569 ft · 23 sec · Eagle Street
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
107 m · 15 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 Claverack and Albany.
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.
Longest stretch
Start on the route
14.7 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Claverack to Albany?
The road trip is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Valatie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Claverack and 17.6 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.97 one way or $9.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Valatie
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 Valatie.
Hudson
Albany–Rensselaer
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Schenectady
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Claverack and Albany. Straight-line distance: 29.56 mi (47.57 km).
#1 Claverack
Town in New York
| Population | 5,648 |
| Coordinates | 42.2250900, -73.7345700 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.56 | $11.11 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.03 | $12.06 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
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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