How far is Woodstock, NY from Albany, NY?

The driving distance from Woodstock, NY to Albany, NY is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.67 mi
00h 45m
Flight
26.34 mi
42.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.34 mi
Kilometers
42.39 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.67 mi
Kilometers
54.18 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 12:22 AM EDT
Return by in Woodstock
Sun, Apr 19, 1:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodstock
2026-04-18T23:37
Arrive Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 12:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Woodstock
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Tarrytown
NY

Village in town of Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York, United States

From Woodstock
16.8 mi
00h 22m
To Albany
16.8 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 32

    14.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 32

  2. 2

    Continue on Indian Fields Road

    9 mi · 13 min · Indian Fields Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Feura Bush Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Feura Bush Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Elm Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Elm Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Delmar Bypass

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Delmar Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on US 9W NY 32

    1348 ft · 26 sec · US 9W NY 32

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 9W

    2041 ft · 46 sec · Route 9W

  8. 8

    Continue on Southern Boulevard

    2347 ft · 1 min · Southern Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 787 North: Rensselaer, Troy

    1002 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

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

    1250 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Quay Street

    966 ft · 34 sec · Quay Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1299 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Street

    1520 ft · 51 sec · State Street

  15. 15

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

    55 m · 5 sec · Eagle Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Washington Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Washington Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodstock and Albany.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 32
14.8 mi · 44%
Indian Fields Road
9.01 mi · 27%
Delmar Bypass
3.33 mi · 10%
Feura Bush Road
2.12 mi · 6%
I 787 North
1.44 mi · 4%
Elm Avenue
0.79 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 32

Start on State Highway 32

14.8 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tarrytown
00h 22m from Woodstock
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Woodstock 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 Woodstock to Albany?

The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tarrytown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Woodstock and 16.8 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.77 one way or $9.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Woodstock and Partly Sunny near Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Tarrytown

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

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

RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

19 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

29 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Hudson

36 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Amsterdam station

48 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodstock and Albany. Straight-line distance: 26.34 mi (42.39 km).

Woodstock

#1 Woodstock

Town in Ulster County, New York, United States

Population5,756
Coordinates42.3217500, -74.0131900
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway 32 (-74.012883, 42.321787)
End: Washington Avenue (-73.756162, 42.652644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.5 L · about $4.77
Round trip
$9.54
2.38 gal · 9 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.77 $9.54
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.33 $10.66
Premium $4.86 $5.78 $11.57
Diesel $4.69 $5.59 $11.17

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 Woodstock and Albany. The current time is 23:37:28.

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.