How far is Pittstown, NY from Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Pittstown, NY to Albany, NY is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (30 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Coterminous town-village in New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittstown and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittstown and Albany.
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Start on Eycleshymer Road
17 m · 9 sec · Eycleshymer Road
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Turn sharp left onto Parker School Road
87 m · 9 sec · Parker School Road
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Turn right
12.8 mi · 22 min
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Turn right
2780 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
7.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North: Clinton Avenue
2119 ft · 54 sec
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Continue on Clinton Avenue
160 m · 23 sec · Clinton Avenue
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Turn left onto Chapel Street
847 ft · 27 sec · Chapel Street
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Turn right onto Columbia Street
147 m · 18 sec · Columbia Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Eagle Street
569 ft · 23 sec · Eagle Street
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
107 m · 15 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left
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 Pittstown 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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
12.8 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Pittstown 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 Pittstown to Albany?
The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Green Island is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Pittstown and 10.7 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.6 miles (30 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.05 one way or $6.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Pittstown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Green Island
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 Green Island.
Albany–Rensselaer
Schenectady
Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Springs station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittstown and Albany. Straight-line distance: 18.66 mi (30.03 km).
#1 Pittstown
Town in New York
| Population | 5,144 |
| Coordinates | 42.8350800, -73.4851100 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| 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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.41 | $6.81 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.69 | $7.39 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.57 | $7.13 |
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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