Distance between Poughkeepsie NY and Albany NY

The distance from Poughkeepsie to Albany is 74 miles by road including 55 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes and goes through Hyde Park, Kingston, Esopus and Ravena.

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Point Distance Time Fuel
Poughkeepsie 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
US 44 4 mi, 05 min
Highland 4 mi 0:05 05 min 0.1 gal
US 9W 7 mi, 07 min
Hyde Park 11 mi 0:13 13 min 0.2 gal
US 9W 6 mi, 06 min
Port Ewen 16 mi 0:19 19 min 0.5 gal
US 9W 2 mi, 03 min
Kingston 19 mi 0:22 22 min 0.6 gal
NY 28 I 87 10 mi, 09 min
Mount Marion 29 mi 0:32 32 min 0.9 gal
I 87 32 mi, 29 min
Ravena 60 mi 1:01 1 h 01 min 2.0 gal
I 87 14 mi, 13 min
Albany 74 mi 1:15 1 h 15 min 2.4 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Poughkeepsie to Albany?

Fuel cost: 9.6 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 73.9 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.82 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Poughkeepsie to Albany?

Driving time: 1 h 15 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 50 mi with a maximum speed 65 mph = 46 min
  • 4 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 4 min
  • 10 mi with a maximum speed 55 mph = 10 min
  • 5 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 6 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 40 mph = 1 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 30 mph = 2 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 25 mph = 1 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Poughkeepsie to Albany by land?

The distance between Poughkeepsie and Albany is 73.9 mi by road including 55.3 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Poughkeepsie and Albany respectively.

How far is Poughkeepsie to Albany by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Poughkeepsie and Albany is 65.9 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Poughkeepsie and Albany respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Poughkeepsie from Albany by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 7 min to cover the distance of 66 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 28 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Poughkeepsie to Albany?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 26 min to cover the distance of 66 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 30 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Poughkeepsie and Albany?

The halfway point between Poughkeepsie and Albany is Mount Marion. It is located about 9 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Mount Marion to Poughkeepsie is 29 mi and driving will take about 32 min. The road between Mount Marion and Albany has length 46 mi and will take approximately 43 min.

Where is Poughkeepsie in relation to Albany?

Poughkeepsie is located 66 mi south of Albany.

Poughkeepsie has geographic coordinates: latitude 41.70658, longitude -73.92841.

Albany has geographic coordinates: latitude 42.65117, longitude -73.75497.

Which highway goes from Poughkeepsie to Albany?

The route from Poughkeepsie to Albany follows I 87.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • US 9W: 14 mi
  • US 44: 3 mi
  • NY 55: 3 mi
  • I 587: 1 mi
  • NY 28: 1 mi
  • I 787: 1 mi
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