How far is Lake Luzerne, NY from Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Lake Luzerne, NY to Albany, NY is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
Driving Distance
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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 01h 04m.
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.
Town in Saratoga County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Luzerne and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Luzerne and Albany.
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Start on East River Drive
4.9 mi · 7 min · East River Drive
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Continue on River Street
105 m · 17 sec · River Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
139 m · 18 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
1644 ft · 33 sec · Maple Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Saratoga Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Saratoga Avenue
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Continue on Route 9N
9.9 mi · 14 min · Route 9N
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Continue on Church Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · Church Street
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Continue on Church Street
2309 ft · 52 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
4.1 mi · 7 min · Broadway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 87 South
3189 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
17.7 mi · 21 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 2, NY 7: Schenectady, Watervliet, Troy, Cohoes
2440 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 2, NY 7 West: Troy, Schenectady
1663 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight right
72 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 2, NY 7 West: Watervliet, Schenectady
1349 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 2, NY 9
827 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Troy Schenectady Road
2619 ft · 1 min · Troy Schenectady Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Latham Circle
6 m · 1 sec · Loudon Road
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Exit the rotary onto Loudon Road
6.2 mi · 11 min · Loudon Road
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Continue on Henry Johnson Boulevard
2809 ft · 1 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
155 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Washington Avenue
2658 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn right
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 Lake Luzerne 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.
Adirondack Northway
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
17.7 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Lake Luzerne and Clear near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Luzerne to Albany?
The road trip is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Malta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Lake Luzerne and 29.8 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.78 one way or $15.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lake Luzerne and Clear near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Malta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Lot
Schenectady City Hall
Saratoga Springs Traffic Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Malta.
Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Springs station
Schenectady
Amsterdam station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Luzerne and Albany. Straight-line distance: 45.8 mi (73.7 km).
#1 Lake Luzerne
City in Warren County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 3,238 |
| Coordinates | 43.3128500, -73.8348400 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| 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: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.78 | $15.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $8.69 | $17.39 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.43 | $18.86 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $9.11 | $18.21 |
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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