How far is South Blooming Grove, NY from Albany, NY?

The driving distance from South Blooming Grove, NY to Albany, NY is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91 miles (146.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
99.6 mi
01h 43m
Flight
91.01 mi
146.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.01 mi
Kilometers
146.46 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.6 mi
Kilometers
160.29 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 1:53 AM EDT
Return by in South Blooming Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 3:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Blooming Grove
2026-04-19T00:10
Arrive Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 1:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Blooming Grove
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
Lake Katrine
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From South Blooming Grove
49.8 mi
00h 51m
To Albany
49.8 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W
Destination
46°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Blooming Grove and Albany.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Blooming Grove and Albany.

  1. 1

    Start on Shannon Lane

    647 ft · 30 sec · Shannon Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    91 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Street

    2379 ft · 1 min · North Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Toleman Road

    582 ft · 16 sec · Toleman Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Bull Road

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Bull Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Little Britain Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Little Britain Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto NY 747

    2.3 mi · 3 min · NY 747

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 84 East

    2557 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87: New York State Thruway Toll, Albany, New York City

    2718 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    130 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Albany

    1723 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    81.4 mi · 1 hr 34 min · New York State Thruway

  15. 15

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

    1351 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

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

    1250 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Quay Street

    966 ft · 34 sec · Quay Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1299 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto State Street

    1520 ft · 51 sec · State Street

  21. 21

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

    55 m · 5 sec · Eagle Street

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Washington Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Washington Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Blooming Grove and Albany.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
81.4 mi · 82%
I 84 East
3.17 mi · 3%
Bull Road
3.08 mi · 3%
NY 747
2.29 mi · 2%
I 787
1.85 mi · 2%
Little Britain Road
0.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

81.4 mi · 01h 34m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
91 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Katrine
00h 51m from South Blooming Grove
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving South Blooming Grove 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 South Blooming Grove to Albany?

The road trip is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Lake Katrine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from South Blooming Grove and 49.8 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 91 miles (146.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.07 one way or $28.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around South Blooming Grove and Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Katrine

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

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

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

8 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

31 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Hudson

34 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

76 mi away
525 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Blooming Grove and Albany. Straight-line distance: 91.01 mi (146.46 km).

South Blooming Grove

#1 South Blooming Grove

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

Population3,122
Coordinates41.3733700, -74.1784300
Altitude163
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Shannon Lane (-74.178402, 41.37339)
End: Washington Avenue (-73.756162, 42.652644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.3 L · about $14.07
Round trip
$28.14
7.02 gal · 26.6 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $14.07 $28.14
Mid-grade $4.48 $15.73 $31.46
Premium $4.86 $17.06 $34.12
Diesel $4.69 $16.48 $32.95

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between South Blooming Grove and Albany. The current time is 00:10:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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