How far is Harrietstown, NY from Albany, NY?

The driving distance from Harrietstown, NY to Albany, NY is about 153.8 miles (247.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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
153.76 mi
02h 45m
Flight
122.2 mi
196.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.2 mi
Kilometers
196.66 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.76 mi
Kilometers
247.46 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Thu, Apr 16, 10:33 AM EDT
Return by in Harrietstown
Thu, Apr 16, 1:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrietstown
2026-04-16T07:48
Arrive Albany
Thu, Apr 16, 10:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrietstown
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
Johnsburg
NY

Town in New York, United States of America

From Harrietstown
75.4 mi
01h 22m
To Albany
78.4 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Harrietstown and Albany.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Harrietstown Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Harrietstown Road

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 86

    3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 86

  3. 3

    Continue on Broadway Street

    2778 ft · 56 sec · Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bloomingdale Avenue

    150 m · 12 sec · Bloomingdale Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Church Street

    2254 ft · 50 sec · Church Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto River Street

    1126 ft · 32 sec · River Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on River Street

    93 m · 9 sec · River Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Lake Flower Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Lake Flower Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Saranac-Placid Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Saranac-Placid Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Old Military Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Old Military Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Cascade Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Cascade Road

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 73

    7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 73

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto State Highway 9N

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 9N

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 73

    11.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 73

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right toward I 87 South

    1717 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    97.6 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Adirondack Northway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 2, NY 7: Schenectady, Watervliet, Troy, Cohoes

    2440 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 2, NY 7 West: Troy, Schenectady

    1663 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    72 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 2, NY 7 West: Watervliet, Schenectady

    1349 ft · 29 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 2, NY 9

    827 ft · 20 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Troy Schenectady Road

    2619 ft · 1 min · Troy Schenectady Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Latham Circle

    6 m · 1 sec · Loudon Road

  25. 25

    Exit the rotary onto Loudon Road

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Loudon Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Henry Johnson Boulevard

    2809 ft · 1 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    155 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn slight left onto Washington Avenue

    2658 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right

    9 m · 2 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrietstown 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
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adirondack Northway
97.6 mi · 63%
State Highway 73
18.7 mi · 12%
Loudon Road
6.21 mi · 4%
Cascade Road
5.33 mi · 3%
Saranac-Placid Road
4.94 mi · 3%
Old Military Road
3.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Adirondack Northway

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

97.6 mi · 01h 53m

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
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
122.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnsburg
01h 22m from Harrietstown
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Harrietstown 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 Harrietstown to Albany?

The road trip is about 153.8 miles (247.5 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Johnsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.4 miles from Harrietstown and 78.4 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 12:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.77 one way or $43.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Harrietstown and Chance Rain Showers near Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Johnsburg

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

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

RAIL

Whitehall station

46 mi away
Main St. and Saunders St.
RAIL

Fort Edward station

49 mi away
70 East St.
RAIL

Ticonderoga station

53 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt
RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

56 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrietstown and Albany. Straight-line distance: 122.2 mi (196.66 km).

Harrietstown

#1 Harrietstown

Town of the United States

Population5,423
Coordinates44.3970000, -74.1584900
Altitude565
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrietstown Road (-74.158525, 44.397)
End: Washington Avenue (-73.756162, 42.652644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.43 gal
20.54 L · about $21.77
Round trip
$43.54
10.86 gal · 41.08 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.5 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $21.77 $43.54
Mid-grade $4.48 $24.33 $48.66
Premium $4.86 $26.40 $52.79
Diesel $4.69 $25.49 $50.98

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrietstown and Albany. The current time is 07:48:22.

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.