How far is Wallkill, NY from Albany, NY?

The driving distance from Wallkill, NY to Albany, NY is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.82 mi
01h 26m
Flight
75.58 mi
121.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.58 mi
Kilometers
121.64 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.82 mi
Kilometers
133.28 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 11:43 AM EDT
Return by in Wallkill
Thu, Apr 23, 1:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wallkill
2026-04-23T10:16
Arrive Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 11:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wallkill
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
Saugerties
NY

Town in Ulster County, New York, United States

From Wallkill
41.4 mi
00h 43m
To Albany
41.4 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walkill Avenue

    552 ft · 15 sec · Walkill Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Bonaventure Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Bonaventure Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on North Plank Road

    1174 ft · 22 sec · North Plank Road

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 208

    1957 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 208

  5. 5

    Continue on Route 208

    8.8 mi · 13 min · Route 208

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 208

    1900 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 208

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Jansen Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Jansen Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 32

    561 ft · 14 sec · State Highway 32

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Putt Corners Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Putt Corners Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1262 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward I 87

    701 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 87

    938 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Albany

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    65.5 mi · 1 hr 16 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

    1827 ft · 60 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    1488 ft · 45 sec · Pine Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    107 m · 15 sec · Washington Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wallkill 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
65.5 mi · 79%
Route 208
8.75 mi · 11%
I 787
1.85 mi · 2%
South Putt Corners Road
1.69 mi · 2%
Jansen Road
1.03 mi · 1%
Bonaventure Avenue
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

65.5 mi · 01h 16m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
75.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saugerties
00h 43m from Wallkill
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wallkill 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 Wallkill to Albany?

The road trip is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Saugerties is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Wallkill and 41.4 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.71 one way or $23.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wallkill and Mostly Sunny near Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Saugerties

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

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

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

17 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Hudson

23 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

41 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

65 mi away
525 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wallkill and Albany. Straight-line distance: 75.58 mi (121.64 km).

Wallkill

#1 Wallkill

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

Population29,331
Coordinates41.6056500, -74.1840400
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Walkill Avenue (-74.184111, 41.60561)
End: Washington Avenue (-73.756162, 42.652644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.06 L · about $11.71
Round trip
$23.41
5.84 gal · 22.12 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $11.71 $23.41
Mid-grade $4.48 $13.08 $26.17
Premium $4.86 $14.19 $28.39
Diesel $4.69 $13.71 $27.41

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wallkill and Albany. The current time is 10:16:24.

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.