How far is Hoosick, NY from Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Hoosick, NY to Albany, NY is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.1 miles (42 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hoosick and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoosick and Albany.
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Start on Hill Road
12 m · 4 sec · Hill Road
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Turn right onto Mapletown Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Mapletown Road
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Continue straight
21 mi · 34 min
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Turn right
2780 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
7.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North: Clinton Avenue
2119 ft · 54 sec
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Continue on Clinton Avenue
160 m · 23 sec · Clinton Avenue
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Turn left onto Chapel Street
847 ft · 27 sec · Chapel Street
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Turn right onto Columbia Street
147 m · 18 sec · Columbia Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Eagle Street
569 ft · 23 sec · Eagle 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 Hoosick 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.
Mapletown Road
Continue straight
21 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hoosick and Mostly Sunny near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hoosick to Albany?
The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brunswick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Hoosick and 15.4 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.1 miles (42 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hoosick and Mostly Sunny near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Brunswick
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 Brunswick.
Albany–Rensselaer
Schenectady
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Saratoga Springs, NY
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hoosick and Albany. Straight-line distance: 26.12 mi (42.03 km).
#1 Hoosick
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 6,711 |
| Coordinates | 42.8625800, -73.3281700 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.88 | $9.77 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.12 | $10.23 |
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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