How far is Gardiner, NY from Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Gardiner, NY to Albany, NY is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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 19m.
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.
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 Gardiner and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gardiner and Albany.
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Start on Dusinberre Road
11 m · 2 sec · Dusinberre Road
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Turn slight left onto Vineyard Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Vineyard Avenue
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Turn left onto Route 208
3.8 mi · 5 min · Route 208
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Continue on State Highway 208
1900 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 208
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Turn right onto Jansen Road
1 mi · 2 min · Jansen Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 32
561 ft · 14 sec · State Highway 32
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Turn right onto South Putt Corners Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Putt Corners Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1262 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 87
701 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on I 87
938 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Albany
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
65.5 mi · 1 hr 16 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 Gardiner 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.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Gardiner 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 Gardiner to Albany?
The road trip is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.7 miles from Gardiner and 38.8 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.94 one way or $21.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gardiner and Mostly Sunny near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Germantown
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 Germantown.
Hudson
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Albany–Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gardiner and Albany. Straight-line distance: 70.18 mi (112.94 km).
#1 Gardiner
Town in New York
| Population | 5,594 |
| Coordinates | 41.6798200, -74.1504200 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| 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: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.94 | $21.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $12.23 | $24.47 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.27 | $26.54 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $12.81 | $25.63 |
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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