How far is Fallsburg, NY from Albany, NY?

The driving distance from Fallsburg, NY to Albany, NY is about 94.4 miles (152 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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
94.47 mi
01h 50m
Flight
76.92 mi
123.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.92 mi
Kilometers
123.79 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.47 mi
Kilometers
152.04 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Wed, Apr 22, 9:27 PM EDT
Return by in Fallsburg
Wed, Apr 22, 11:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fallsburg
2026-04-22T19:37
Arrive Albany
Wed, Apr 22, 9:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fallsburg
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
Glasco
NY

City in Cloud County, Kansas, United States of America

From Fallsburg
47.5 mi
00h 55m
To Albany
47 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
51°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Riverside Drive

    612 ft · 28 sec · Riverside Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Falls Road

    1074 ft · 34 sec · Old Falls Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 42

    2.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 42

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto State Highway 52

    11.5 mi · 13 min · State Highway 52

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on United States Highway 209

    15.6 mi · 19 min · United States Highway 209

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Clayton 'Peg Leg' Bates Highway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Clayton 'Peg Leg' Bates Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1609 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto State Route 28

    1923 ft · 37 sec · State Route 28

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kingston Traffic Circle

    104 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto I 87: New York State Thruway

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    50.1 mi · 58 min · New York State Thruway

  15. 15

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

    1351 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

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

    1250 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Quay Street

    966 ft · 34 sec · Quay Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1299 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto State Street

    1520 ft · 51 sec · State Street

  21. 21

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

    55 m · 5 sec · Eagle Street

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Washington Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Washington Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
50.1 mi · 53%
United States Highway 209
15.6 mi · 17%
State Highway 52
11.5 mi · 12%
Clayton 'Peg Leg' Bates Highway
8.48 mi · 9%
State Highway 42
2.33 mi · 2%
I 787
1.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

50.1 mi · 00h 58m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
76.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glasco
00h 55m from Fallsburg
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Fallsburg and Chance Rain Showers near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.4 miles (152 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Glasco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.5 miles from Fallsburg and 47 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.35 one way or $26.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny around Fallsburg and Chance Rain Showers near Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Glasco

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

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

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

14 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Hudson

26 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

38 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

69 mi away
525 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fallsburg and Albany. Straight-line distance: 76.92 mi (123.79 km).

Fallsburg

#1 Fallsburg

Town in New York

Population12,350
Coordinates41.7320400, -74.6012700
Altitude368
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverside Drive (-74.601019, 41.732052)
End: Washington Avenue (-73.756162, 42.652644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.33 gal
12.62 L · about $13.35
Round trip
$26.70
6.66 gal · 25.24 L
Estimated CO2
29.6 kg one way
Round trip: 59.2 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $13.35 $26.70
Mid-grade $4.48 $14.92 $29.84
Premium $4.86 $16.19 $32.37
Diesel $4.69 $15.63 $31.26

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Fallsburg and Albany. The current time is 19:37:14.

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.