How far is Saratoga Springs, NY from Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Saratoga Springs, NY to Albany, NY is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Saratoga County, New York state, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saratoga Springs and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saratoga Springs and Albany.
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Start on Lake Avenue
20 m · 9 sec · Lake Avenue
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Turn left onto Broadway
4.1 mi · 7 min · Broadway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 87 South
3189 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
17.7 mi · 21 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 Saratoga Springs 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.
Adirondack Northway
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
17.7 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Saratoga Springs and Mostly Sunny near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saratoga Springs to Albany?
The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Clifton Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Saratoga Springs and 18.6 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saratoga Springs and Mostly Sunny near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Clifton Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Lot
Albany City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clifton Park.
Schenectady
Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Springs station
Albany–Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saratoga Springs and Albany. Straight-line distance: 29.78 mi (47.93 km).
#1 Saratoga Springs
City in Saratoga County, New York, United States
| Population | 28,287 |
| Coordinates | 43.0831300, -73.7845700 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.42 | $10.84 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.88 | $11.76 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
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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