How far is Copake, NY from Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Copake, NY to Albany, NY is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Columbia County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Copake and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Copake and Albany.
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Start on County Road 7A
1419 ft · 41 sec · County Road 7A
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Turn right onto County Route 7A
1.6 mi · 2 min · County Route 7A
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Continue on Center Hill Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Center Hill Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 23
1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on Main Street
2087 ft · 38 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 23
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Take the ramp slight left
1040 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
16.4 mi · 22 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Albany
2107 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
1261 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector
7.8 mi · 9 min · New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West, US 9: Albany, Hudson
14 mi · 17 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 Copake and Albany.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Taconic State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
16.4 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Copake and Mostly Sunny near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Copake to Albany?
The road trip is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Chatham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Copake and 25.5 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.22 one way or $14.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Copake and Mostly Sunny near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Chatham
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 Chatham.
Hudson
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Albany–Rensselaer
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Copake and Albany. Straight-line distance: 39.38 mi (63.37 km).
#1 Copake
City in Columbia County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 3,405 |
| Coordinates | 42.1034200, -73.5501200 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| 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: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.22 | $14.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $8.07 | $16.13 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $8.45 | $16.90 |
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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