How far is Greenwood Lake, NY from Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Greenwood Lake, NY to Albany, NY is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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 59m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Ulster County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenwood Lake and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood Lake and Albany.
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Start on Jersey Avenue
10 m · 8 sec · Jersey Avenue
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Turn left onto Windermere Avenue
2472 ft · 49 sec · Windermere Avenue
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Turn right
67 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Minturn Bridge Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Minturn Bridge Road
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Continue on State Highway 17A
4.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 17A
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Turn left
1020 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on State Highway 17
5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 17
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Continue on Averell Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Averell Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 87, NYST
2534 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 Toll North: Albany
2048 ft · 58 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
96.1 mi · 1 hr 51 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 Greenwood Lake and Albany.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
96.1 mi · 01h 51m
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 Greenwood Lake 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 Greenwood Lake to Albany?
The road trip is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Hurley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Greenwood Lake and 58 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.40 one way or $32.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Greenwood Lake and Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Hurley
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 Hurley.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Hudson
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood Lake and Albany. Straight-line distance: 102.6 mi (165.12 km).
#1 Greenwood Lake
Village in New York, United States
| Population | 3,054 |
| Coordinates | 41.2225900, -74.2943200 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| 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: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $16.40 | $32.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $18.33 | $36.65 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $19.88 | $39.76 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $19.20 | $38.40 |
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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