How far is Louisville, NY from Albany, NY?

The driving distance from Louisville, NY to Albany, NY is about 225.4 miles (362.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.3 miles (269.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
225.41 mi
04h 20m
Flight
167.35 mi
269.33 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.35 mi
Kilometers
269.33 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.41 mi
Kilometers
362.76 km
Drive Time
04h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 8:48 AM EDT
Return by in Louisville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Louisville
2026-04-19T04:27
Arrive Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 8:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Louisville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Newcomb
NY

Human settlement in Essex County, New York, United States of America

From Louisville
105.6 mi
02h 10m
To Albany
119.7 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
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 Louisville and Albany.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Louisville-Raymondville Road

    3.8 mi · 13 min · Louisville-Raymondville Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 310

    97 m · 9 sec · State Highway 310

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 56

    3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 56

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    4.8 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 56

    3.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 56

  6. 6

    Continue on Market Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    1161 ft · 39 sec · Elm Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Park Street

    76 m · 7 sec · Park Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Park Street

    60 m · 8 sec · Park Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Pierrepont Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Pierrepont Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 56

    31.4 mi · 47 min · State Highway 56

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 3

    14.8 mi · 20 min · State Route 3

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Demars Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Demars Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Lake Street

    791 ft · 31 sec · Lake Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    86 m · 12 sec · Mill Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Park Street

    911 ft · 33 sec · East Park Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Wawbeek Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Wawbeek Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Adirondack Trail

    1.2 km · 1 min · Adirondack Trail

  20. 20

    Continue on Moody Road

    2469 ft · 47 sec · Moody Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Adirondack Trail

    18.1 mi · 25 min · Adirondack Trail

  22. 22

    Continue on Lake Street

    1746 ft · 43 sec · Lake Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Adirondack Trail

    2171 ft · 58 sec · Adirondack Trail

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 28N

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 28N

  25. 25

    Continue on Newcomb Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Newcomb Road

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 28N

    29.6 mi · 42 min · State Highway 28N

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto A P Morse Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · A P Morse Highway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Donnelly Road

    3076 ft · 1 min · Donnelly Road

  29. 29

    Continue on County Highway 29

    1.2 mi · 2 min · County Highway 29

  30. 30

    Continue on Olmstedville Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Olmstedville Road

  31. 31

    Turn straight

    1157 ft · 39 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Valley Farm Road

    1326 ft · 33 sec · Valley Farm Road

  33. 33

    Take the ramp right

    1282 ft · 31 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    70.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Adirondack Northway

  35. 35

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

    2440 ft · 38 sec

  36. 36

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

    1663 ft · 26 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight right

    72 m · 4 sec

  38. 38

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

    1349 ft · 29 sec

  39. 39

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 2, NY 9

    827 ft · 20 sec

  40. 40

    Turn straight onto Troy Schenectady Road

    2619 ft · 1 min · Troy Schenectady Road

  41. 41

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Latham Circle

    6 m · 1 sec · Loudon Road

  42. 42

    Exit the rotary onto Loudon Road

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Loudon Road

  43. 43

    Continue on Henry Johnson Boulevard

    2809 ft · 1 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    155 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue

  45. 45

    Turn slight left onto Washington Avenue

    2658 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  46. 46

    Turn right

    9 m · 2 sec

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville 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
47 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adirondack Northway
70.9 mi · 31%
State Highway 56
38 mi · 17%
State Highway 28N
30.3 mi · 13%
Adirondack Trail
19.3 mi · 9%
State Route 3
14.8 mi · 7%
Loudon Road
6.21 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Adirondack Northway

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

70.9 mi · 01h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.1 mi
167.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newcomb
02h 10m from Louisville
Leave By
8:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Louisville 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 Louisville to Albany?

The road trip is about 225.4 miles (362.8 km) and usually takes 04h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Newcomb is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.6 miles from Louisville and 119.7 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 167.3 miles (269.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.87 one way or $63.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Newcomb

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

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

BUS

Lake Placid, New York

38 mi away
1 Mirror Lake Drive
RAIL

Port Henry station

57 mi away
20 Park Place
RAIL

Westport station

62 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Ticonderoga station

63 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Albany. Straight-line distance: 167.35 mi (269.33 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Louisville

Human settlement in St.

Population3,001
Coordinates44.8975500, -75.0157600
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Louisville-Raymondville Road (-75.015885, 44.897481)
End: Washington Avenue (-73.756162, 42.652644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 363 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.95 gal
30.11 L · about $31.87
Round trip
$63.74
15.9 gal · 60.22 L
Estimated CO2
70.7 kg one way
Round trip: 141.3 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $31.87 $63.74
Mid-grade $4.48 $35.62 $71.25
Premium $4.86 $38.64 $77.29
Diesel $4.69 $37.32 $74.63

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 Louisville and Albany. The current time is 04:27:46.

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.