How far is Ticonderoga, NY from Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Ticonderoga, NY to Albany, NY is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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 53m.
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.
Census-designated place in Warren County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ticonderoga and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ticonderoga and Albany.
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Start on Montcalm Street
3033 ft · 1 min · Montcalm Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hague Road
26 m · 3 sec · Hague Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hague Road
143 m · 13 sec · Hague Road
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Continue on State Highway 9N
4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 9N
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Continue on Lake Shore Drive
7.4 mi · 13 min · Lake Shore Drive
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Continue on State Highway 9N
1447 ft · 27 sec · State Highway 9N
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Continue on Lake Shore Drive
24.4 mi · 41 min · Lake Shore Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 87
83 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 87-US 9-NY 9N Connector
1.5 km · 1 min · I 87-US 9-NY 9N Connector
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South
2223 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
47.9 mi · 56 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 Ticonderoga and Albany.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Adirondack Northway
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
47.9 mi · 00h 56m
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 Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ticonderoga and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ticonderoga to Albany?
The road trip is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
West Glens Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Ticonderoga and 50.8 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 2:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.95 one way or $27.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ticonderoga and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near West Glens Falls
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 West Glens Falls.
Fort Edward station
Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Springs station
Whitehall station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ticonderoga and Albany. Straight-line distance: 84.32 mi (135.7 km).
#1 Ticonderoga
Town in New York
| Population | 4,728 |
| Coordinates | 43.8486700, -73.4234500 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| 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: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.95 | $27.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $15.59 | $31.19 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.92 | $33.83 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $16.34 | $32.67 |
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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