How far is Gates, NY from Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Gates, NY to Albany, NY is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Saratoga County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gates and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gates and Albany.
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Start on Burgoyne Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Burgoyne Road
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Turn right onto Bryant Bridge Road
1722 ft · 1 min · Bryant Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Route 29
4 mi · 5 min · Route 29
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Continue on Lake Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Lake Avenue
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Turn left onto Henning Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Henning Road
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Turn left onto Union Avenue
828 ft · 24 sec · Union Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
2401 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
21.7 mi · 26 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 2, NY 7: Schenectady, Watervliet, Troy, Cohoes
2440 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 2, NY 7 West: Troy, Schenectady
1663 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight right
72 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 2, NY 7 West: Watervliet, Schenectady
1349 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 2, NY 9
827 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Troy Schenectady Road
2619 ft · 1 min · Troy Schenectady Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Latham Circle
6 m · 1 sec · Loudon Road
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Exit the rotary onto Loudon Road
6.2 mi · 11 min · Loudon Road
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Continue on Henry Johnson Boulevard
2809 ft · 1 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
155 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Washington Avenue
2658 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn right
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 Gates 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.
Adirondack Northway
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
21.7 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Gates 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 Gates to Albany?
The road trip is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Country Knolls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Gates and 21.9 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.85 one way or $11.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Gates and Chance Rain Showers near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Country Knolls
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Lot
Schenectady City Hall
Saratoga Springs Traffic Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Country Knolls.
Schenectady
Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Springs station
Albany–Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gates and Albany. Straight-line distance: 30.91 mi (49.74 km).
#1 Gates
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 28,259 |
| Coordinates | 43.0914600, -73.6381700 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| 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: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.85 | $11.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $6.54 | $13.08 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.10 | $14.19 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $6.85 | $13.71 |
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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