How far is Highland Falls, NY from Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Highland Falls, NY to Albany, NY is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
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.
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
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 Highland Falls and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland Falls and Albany.
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Start on Mountain Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mountain Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
1136 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto United States Route 9W
6.4 mi · 9 min · United States Route 9W
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Take the exit slight right
1276 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
46 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Quaker Avenue
2807 ft · 1 min · Quaker Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 32
1.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 32
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Continue on Temple Hill Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Temple Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Little Britain Road
1572 ft · 30 sec · Little Britain Road
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Turn right onto Union Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Union Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 87: Albany, New York City, New York State Thruway
2906 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
130 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Albany
1723 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
81.4 mi · 1 hr 34 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
1827 ft · 60 sec
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Turn left onto Pine Street
1488 ft · 45 sec · Pine Street
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
107 m · 15 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 Highland Falls and Albany.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 Highland Falls 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 Highland Falls to Albany?
The road trip is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Lake Katrine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Highland Falls and 50.2 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.19 one way or $28.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Highland Falls 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Katrine.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Hudson
Albany–Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highland Falls and Albany. Straight-line distance: 89.32 mi (143.75 km).
#1 Highland Falls
Village in New York
| Population | 3,790 |
| Coordinates | 41.3692600, -73.9662500 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| 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: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $14.19 | $28.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $15.86 | $31.73 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $17.21 | $34.42 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $16.62 | $33.23 |
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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