How far is Pleasant Valley, NY from Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Pleasant Valley, NY to Albany, NY is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
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.
City in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pleasant Valley and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Valley and Albany.
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Start on South Avenue
115 m · 12 sec · South Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
3.6 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Take the exit right
710 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right
125 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
25.3 mi · 34 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 82: Ancram, Hudson
921 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
122 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 82
5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 82
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Continue straight
903 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on Albany Post Road
4.7 mi · 6 min · Albany Post Road
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Continue on Rhinebeck-Hudson Road
2315 ft · 36 sec · Rhinebeck-Hudson Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Rip Van Winkle Bridge
3 m · 1 sec · Rip Van Winkle Bridge
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Exit the roundabout onto Rip Van Winkle Bridge
1.3 mi · 3 min · Rip Van Winkle Bridge
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Continue on State Highway 23
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 23
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Take the exit straight toward NYST, I 87: Jefferson Heights, Leeds
967 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right
1827 ft · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NYST, I 87
858 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
1039 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Albany, Mass Turnpike
1235 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
27.6 mi · 32 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
1351 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North, US 20 West: Downtown Albany
1250 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Quay Street
966 ft · 34 sec · Quay Street
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Turn left
1827 ft · 60 sec
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Turn left onto Pine Street
1488 ft · 45 sec · Pine 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 Pleasant Valley 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.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
27.6 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Pleasant Valley 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 Pleasant Valley to Albany?
The road trip is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Pleasant Valley and 40.9 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.06 one way or $22.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Pleasant Valley and Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Hudson
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 Hudson.
Hudson
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Albany–Rensselaer
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Valley and Albany. Straight-line distance: 62.83 mi (101.11 km).
#1 Pleasant Valley
Human settlement in Dutchess County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 9,615 |
| Coordinates | 41.7445400, -73.8212400 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| 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: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $11.06 | $22.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $12.37 | $24.74 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.42 | $26.83 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $12.96 | $25.91 |
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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