How far is Rosendale, NY from Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Rosendale, NY to Albany, NY is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 01h 04m.
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 New York state, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rosendale and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rosendale and Albany.
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Start on the route
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
2620 ft · 55 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto State Route 32
5.4 mi · 7 min · State Route 32
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Continue on Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · Boulevard
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Turn left onto Wall Street
733 ft · 17 sec · Wall Street
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Turn right onto Henry Street
2769 ft · 1 min · Henry Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
1786 ft · 49 sec · Broadway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Colonel Chandler Drive
27 m · 1 sec · Colonel Chandler Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Colonel Chandler Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Colonel Chandler Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87
1287 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
1956 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
50.1 mi · 58 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
1299 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto State Street
1520 ft · 51 sec · State Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Eagle Street
55 m · 5 sec · Eagle Street
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Turn straight onto Washington Avenue
152 m · 20 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 Rosendale 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
50.1 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rosendale and Partly Sunny near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rosendale to Albany?
The road trip is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Catskill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Rosendale and 30.8 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.82 one way or $17.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rosendale and Partly Sunny near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Catskill
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 Catskill.
Hudson
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Albany–Rensselaer
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rosendale and Albany. Straight-line distance: 58.3 mi (93.83 km).
#1 Rosendale
Human settlement in Ulster County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 5,760 |
| Coordinates | 41.8439800, -74.0820900 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| 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: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.82 | $17.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $9.86 | $19.72 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.69 | $21.39 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $10.33 | $20.65 |
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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