How far is Nanuet, NY from Albany, NY?

The driving distance from Nanuet, NY to Albany, NY is about 124.1 miles (199.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
124.13 mi
02h 04m
Flight
108.86 mi
175.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.86 mi
Kilometers
175.19 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.13 mi
Kilometers
199.76 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Wed, Apr 22, 7:53 PM EDT
Return by in Nanuet
Wed, Apr 22, 9:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nanuet
2026-04-22T17:49
Arrive Albany
Wed, Apr 22, 7:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nanuet
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Tillson
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From Nanuet
62 mi
01h 02m
To Albany
62.2 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
51°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Nanuet and Albany.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Middletown Road

    16 m · 1 sec · South Middletown Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    1896 ft · 52 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Middletown Road

    1052 ft · 31 sec · South Middletown Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 87 North, I 287 West: New York State Thruway North

    958 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on I 87 North, I 287 West: New York State Thruway North

    1116 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    7 mi · 8 min · New York State Thruway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 9 min · New York State Thruway

  9. 9

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

    1351 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

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

    1250 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Quay Street

    966 ft · 34 sec · Quay Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1299 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Street

    1520 ft · 51 sec · State Street

  15. 15

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

    55 m · 5 sec · Eagle Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Washington Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Washington Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
119 mi · 96%
I 787
1.85 mi · 1%
I 87 North
0.39 mi
Main Street
0.36 mi
State Street
0.29 mi
US 9 North
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
108.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tillson
01h 02m from Nanuet
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Nanuet and Chance Rain Showers near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nanuet to Albany?

The road trip is about 124.1 miles (199.8 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Tillson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from Nanuet and 62.2 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.56 one way or $35.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Nanuet and Chance Rain Showers near Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Tillson

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

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

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

14 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

17 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Hudson

52 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

72 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nanuet and Albany. Straight-line distance: 108.86 mi (175.19 km).

Nanuet

#1 Nanuet

City in Clarkstown, New York, United States of America

Population17,882
Coordinates41.0887100, -74.0134700
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: South Middletown Road (-74.013629, 41.088761)
End: Washington Avenue (-73.756162, 42.652644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.38 gal
16.58 L · about $17.56
Round trip
$35.12
8.76 gal · 33.16 L
Estimated CO2
38.9 kg one way
Round trip: 77.9 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $17.56 $35.12
Mid-grade $4.48 $19.63 $39.25
Premium $4.86 $21.29 $42.58
Diesel $4.69 $20.56 $41.12

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Nanuet and Albany. The current time is 17:49:05.

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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.