How far is Moriah, NY from Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Moriah, NY to Albany, NY is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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 02h 06m.
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 Warren County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Moriah and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moriah and Albany.
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Start on Tarbell Hill Road
16 m · 3 sec · Tarbell Hill Road
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Turn right onto Center Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Center Road
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Turn left onto North Hudson Road
6.8 mi · 9 min · North Hudson Road
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Continue on North Hudson-Moriah Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · North Hudson-Moriah Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway 4C
835 ft · 44 sec · County Highway 4C
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Turn sharp left onto US Highway 9
2.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 9
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Turn right onto Blue Ridge Road
3235 ft · 56 sec · Blue Ridge Road
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Take the ramp left
790 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
87.8 mi · 1 hr 42 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 Moriah and Albany.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Adirondack Northway
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
87.8 mi · 01h 42m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Moriah and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Moriah to Albany?
The road trip is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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 George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from Moriah and 64.4 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 2:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.20 one way or $34.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Moriah and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Lake George
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 George.
Fort Edward station
Whitehall station
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Saratoga Springs station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moriah and Albany. Straight-line distance: 97.11 mi (156.28 km).
#1 Moriah
Human settlement in Essex County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 4,453 |
| Coordinates | 44.0461700, -73.5051300 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| 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: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $17.20 | $34.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $19.22 | $38.45 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $20.85 | $41.71 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $20.14 | $40.27 |
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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