How far is Goshen, NY from Albany, NY?

The driving distance from Goshen, NY to Albany, NY is about 107.7 miles (173.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
107.77 mi
01h 45m
Flight
91.19 mi
146.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.19 mi
Kilometers
146.76 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.77 mi
Kilometers
173.44 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 1:54 AM EDT
Return by in Goshen
Sun, Apr 19, 3:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goshen
2026-04-19T00:08
Arrive Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 1:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goshen
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
Lake Katrine
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From Goshen
51.8 mi
00h 52m
To Albany
56 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 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 Goshen and Albany.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Greenwich Avenue

    27 m · 4 sec · Greenwich Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 207

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 207

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 207

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 207

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 416

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 416

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Neelytown Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Neelytown Road

  7. 7

    Continue on I 84 East: Newburgh

    2208 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87: New York State Thruway Toll, Albany, New York City

    2718 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    130 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Albany

    1723 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    81.4 mi · 1 hr 34 min · New York State Thruway

  13. 13

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

    1351 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

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

    1250 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Quay Street

    966 ft · 34 sec · Quay Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1299 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Street

    1520 ft · 51 sec · State Street

  19. 19

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

    55 m · 5 sec · Eagle Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Washington Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Washington Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Goshen 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
81.4 mi · 75%
I 84 East
7.27 mi · 7%
State Highway 416
3.21 mi · 3%
Neelytown Road
3.16 mi · 3%
State Route 207
2.78 mi · 3%
I 787
1.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

81.4 mi · 01h 34m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
91.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Katrine
00h 52m from Goshen
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Goshen 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 Goshen to Albany?

The road trip is about 107.7 miles (173.4 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Lake Katrine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Goshen and 56 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.23 one way or $30.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake Katrine

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

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

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

8 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

31 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Hudson

34 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

76 mi away
525 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goshen and Albany. Straight-line distance: 91.19 mi (146.76 km).

Goshen

#1 Goshen

County seat of Orange County, New York, United States

Population5,337
Coordinates41.4020400, -74.3243200
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwich Avenue (-74.324282, 41.402013)
End: Washington Avenue (-73.756162, 42.652644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.8 gal
14.4 L · about $15.23
Round trip
$30.47
7.6 gal · 28.8 L
Estimated CO2
33.8 kg one way
Round trip: 67.5 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $15.23 $30.47
Mid-grade $4.48 $17.03 $34.06
Premium $4.86 $18.47 $36.94
Diesel $4.69 $17.84 $35.67

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 Goshen and Albany. The current time is 00:08:53.

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.