How far is Sloatsburg, NY from Albany, NY?

The driving distance from Sloatsburg, NY to Albany, NY is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
115.35 mi
01h 50m
Flight
105.91 mi
170.45 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Sloatsburg.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.91 mi
Kilometers
170.45 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.35 mi
Kilometers
185.63 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Fri, Apr 17, 11:55 PM EDT
Return by in Sloatsburg
Sat, Apr 18, 1:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sloatsburg
2026-04-17T22:05
Arrive Albany
Fri, Apr 17, 11:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sloatsburg
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
Hurley
NY

Town in Ulster County, New York, United States

From Sloatsburg
57.6 mi
00h 55m
To Albany
57.7 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Trooper Robert V. Conklin Drive

    35 m · 16 sec · Trooper Robert V. Conklin Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Orange Turnpike

    2 mi · 3 min · Orange Turnpike

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 87 North: New York State Thruway

    1074 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    110 mi · 2 hr 7 min · New York State Thruway

  5. 5

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

    1351 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

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

    1250 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Quay Street

    966 ft · 34 sec · Quay Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1299 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Street

    1520 ft · 51 sec · State Street

  11. 11

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

    55 m · 5 sec · Eagle Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Washington Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Washington Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sloatsburg 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
110 mi · 95%
Orange Turnpike
1.99 mi · 2%
I 787
1.85 mi · 2%
State Street
0.29 mi
US 9 North
0.24 mi
I 87 North
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

110 mi · 02h 07m

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
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
105.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hurley
00h 55m from Sloatsburg
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sloatsburg 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 Sloatsburg to Albany?

The road trip is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Hurley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.6 miles from Sloatsburg and 57.7 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.32 one way or $32.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hurley

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

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

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

9 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

26 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Hudson

42 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

83 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sloatsburg and Albany. Straight-line distance: 105.91 mi (170.45 km).

Sloatsburg

#1 Sloatsburg

City in Rockland County, New York, United States of America

Population3,089
Coordinates41.1545400, -74.1929200
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.192959, 41.154328)
End: Washington Avenue (-73.756162, 42.652644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.07 gal
15.41 L · about $16.32
Round trip
$32.63
8.14 gal · 30.82 L
Estimated CO2
36.2 kg one way
Round trip: 72.3 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $16.32 $32.63
Mid-grade $4.48 $18.24 $36.48
Premium $4.86 $19.78 $39.57
Diesel $4.69 $19.10 $38.21

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Sloatsburg and Albany. The current time is 22:05:03.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.