How far is Crawford, NY from Albany, NY?

The driving distance from Crawford, NY to Albany, NY is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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
90.25 mi
01h 39m
Flight
74.85 mi
120.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.85 mi
Kilometers
120.46 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.25 mi
Kilometers
145.24 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 8:37 AM EDT
Return by in Crawford
Sun, Apr 19, 10:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crawford
2026-04-19T06:58
Arrive Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 8:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crawford
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
Veteran
NY

Human settlement in Chemung County, New York, United States of America

From Crawford
44.4 mi
00h 49m
To Albany
45.9 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
46°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Indian Springs Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Indian Springs Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto New Prospect Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · New Prospect Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Bruynswick Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Bruynswick Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Vineyard Avenue

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Vineyard Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto New Paltz-Minnewaska Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · New Paltz-Minnewaska Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 87

    701 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 87

    938 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Albany

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    65.5 mi · 1 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy

    1351 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North, US 20 West: Downtown Albany

    1250 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Quay Street

    966 ft · 34 sec · Quay Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1299 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Street

    1520 ft · 51 sec · State Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eagle Street

    55 m · 5 sec · Eagle Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Washington Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Washington Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
65.5 mi · 73%
Bruynswick Road
5.88 mi · 7%
New Paltz-Minnewaska Road
5.78 mi · 6%
Main Street
3.08 mi · 3%
Indian Springs Road
2.61 mi · 3%
I 787
1.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

65.5 mi · 01h 16m

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
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
74.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Veteran
00h 49m from Crawford
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Crawford 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 Crawford to Albany?

The road trip is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Veteran is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from Crawford and 45.9 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.75 one way or $25.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Crawford and Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Veteran

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

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

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

18 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Hudson

25 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

42 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

66 mi away
525 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crawford and Albany. Straight-line distance: 74.85 mi (120.46 km).

Crawford

#1 Crawford

Human settlement in Orange County, New York, United States of America

Population9,157
Coordinates41.6556500, -74.3282100
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Indian Springs Road (-74.328296, 41.655545)
End: Washington Avenue (-73.756162, 42.652644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.05 L · about $12.75
Round trip
$25.50
6.36 gal · 24.1 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $12.75 $25.50
Mid-grade $4.48 $14.25 $28.50
Premium $4.86 $15.46 $30.92
Diesel $4.69 $14.93 $29.85

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 Crawford and Albany. The current time is 06:58:06.

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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.