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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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 01h 50m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers
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.
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Start on Riverside Drive
612 ft · 28 sec · Riverside Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Falls Road
1074 ft · 34 sec · Old Falls Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 42
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 42
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Turn straight onto State Highway 52
11.5 mi · 13 min · State Highway 52
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on United States Highway 209
15.6 mi · 19 min · United States Highway 209
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Clayton 'Peg Leg' Bates Highway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Clayton 'Peg Leg' Bates Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1609 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 28
1923 ft · 37 sec · State Route 28
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kingston Traffic Circle
104 m · 4 sec
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Exit the rotary onto I 87: New York State Thruway
1094 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right
1956 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
50.1 mi · 58 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 Fallsburg 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
50.1 mi · 00h 58m
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glasco.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Hudson
Poughkeepsie station
Albany–Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fallsburg and Albany. Straight-line distance: 76.92 mi (123.79 km).
#1 Fallsburg
Town in New York
| Population | 12,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.7320400, -74.6012700 |
| Altitude | 368 |
| 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: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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