How far is Kings Point, NY from Albany, NY?

Fastest route

The distance between Kings Point, New York 11024 and Albany, New York is approximately 162 miles (261 kilometers). The estimated travel time is 3 hours and 4 minutes via the Taconic State Parkway N route, which includes tolls.

Directions

  • Start by getting on I-495 W in Lake Success from E Shore Rd and Community Dr.
  • Head south on Wildwood Dr toward E Shore Rd (partial restricted usage road).
  • Turn left onto E Shore Rd and continue onto Community Dr.
  • Use the second lane from the right to turn right onto Horace Harding Blvd.
  • Use the left lane to merge onto I-495 W via the ramp to New York.
  • Take Sprain Brook Pkwy N, Taconic State Parkway N, and I-90 W to reach your destination in Albany. Take exit 4B from I-787 S.
  • Follow the subsequent steps based on your specific location.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 Consider using a navigation app to get real-time traffic updates and find the best routes.
  • ⛽ Make sure your vehicle has enough fuel for the journey, as it may be a long drive.
  • 📅 Plan your trip in advance, considering the weather conditions and any potential road closures or construction.
  • 🍴 Pack some snacks and drinks for the road to keep you energized during the journey.
  • 💵 Prepare some cash or electronic payment methods for tolls along the way.
  • 🚫 Observe and follow all traffic laws and regulations for a safe and smooth trip.
  • 📱 Keep your phone charged and easily accessible in case of emergencies or the need to make a call.
Trip Tools

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Quick Snapshot
Road
163.25 mi
02h 59m
Flight
126.64 mi
203.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.64 mi
Kilometers
203.8 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.25 mi
Kilometers
262.73 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 11:23 AM EDT
Return by in Kings Point
Sun, Apr 19, 2:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kings Point
2026-04-19T08:24
Arrive Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 11:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kings Point
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Plattekill
NY

Town in New York, USA

From Kings Point
78.4 mi
01h 29m
To Albany
84.8 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 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 Kings Point and Albany.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kings Point and Albany.

  1. 1

    Start on Wildwood Drive

    9 m · 1 sec · Wildwood Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right

    11 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    13 m · 1 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Middle Neck Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Middle Neck Road

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right onto Great Neck Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Great Neck Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Great Neck Road

    1267 ft · 31 sec · Great Neck Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Northern Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Northern Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Cross Island Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England

    2905 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus

    970 ft · 24 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah

    951 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 11 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

    111.7 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  30. 30

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

    1351 ft · 50 sec

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  32. 32

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

    1250 ft · 36 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Quay Street

    966 ft · 34 sec · Quay Street

  34. 34

    Turn left

    1299 ft · 42 sec

  35. 35

    Turn left onto State Street

    1520 ft · 51 sec · State Street

  36. 36

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

    55 m · 5 sec · Eagle Street

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto Washington Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Washington Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kings Point and Albany.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
39 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
112 mi · 68%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 9%
NJ 4 West
6.85 mi · 4%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 4%
Middle Neck Road
2.52 mi · 2%
Cross Island Parkway
2.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

112 mi · 02h 09m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.6 mi
126.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plattekill
01h 29m from Kings Point
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Kings Point 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 Kings Point to Albany?

The road trip is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Plattekill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.4 miles from Kings Point and 84.8 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.09 one way or $46.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Plattekill

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

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

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

15 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

35 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

50 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Hudson

74 mi away
69 South Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kings Point and Albany. Straight-line distance: 126.64 mi (203.8 km).

Kings Point

#1 Kings Point

City in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

Population5,288
Coordinates40.8198200, -73.7351300
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Wildwood Drive (-73.735065, 40.819856)
End: Washington Avenue (-73.756162, 42.652644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.76 gal
21.81 L · about $23.09
Round trip
$46.18
11.52 gal · 43.62 L
Estimated CO2
51.2 kg one way
Round trip: 102.4 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $23.09 $46.18
Mid-grade $4.48 $25.81 $51.62
Premium $4.86 $28.00 $56.00
Diesel $4.69 $27.04 $54.07

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 Kings Point and Albany. The current time is 08:24:08.

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.