How far is Veteran, NY from Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Veteran, NY to Albany, NY is about 45 miles (72.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Veteran and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Veteran and Albany.
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Start on State Route 212
1.4 km · 2 min · State Route 212
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Continue on Saugerties-Woodstock Road
627 ft · 17 sec · Saugerties-Woodstock Road
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Continue straight
1231 ft · 34 sec
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Take the ramp right
2196 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
40.4 mi · 47 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 Veteran 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
40.4 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Veteran 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 Veteran to Albany?
The road trip is about 45 miles (72.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Coxsackie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Veteran and 22.6 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.37 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Veteran and Partly Sunny near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Coxsackie
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 Coxsackie.
Hudson
Albany–Rensselaer
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Veteran and Albany. Straight-line distance: 41.36 mi (66.57 km).
#1 Veteran
Human settlement in Chemung County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 3,119 |
| Coordinates | 42.0803700, -73.9943000 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| 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: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.37 | $12.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $7.12 | $14.25 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.73 | $15.46 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
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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