Flat-rate car service to Albany International Airport (ALB) from Dutchess and Ulster County, and long-distance rides from Westchester and Putnam. Flight tracking, 24/7 by reservation.
Albany International Airport (ALB) in Colonie is the main airport for the Capital Region, with nonstop flights on the major domestic airlines and a terminal that is easy to get through.
For the northern Hudson Valley it is often the closest airport by road. We measured the drive from every town we serve: Albany is a quicker drive than JFK, LaGuardia and Newark from 41 of them (24 in Dutchess County and 17 in Ulster County), mostly north of Poughkeepsie and Kingston on the Taconic, Route 9 and the Thruway. Stewart Airport (SWF) in New Windsor is an even shorter drive from all of those towns, but Albany has many more nonstop routes and daily flights, so it is often the airport that actually has your flight.
Ernie's Taxi and Car Service quotes every Albany ride as one fixed flat rate before you book, with no meter and no surge pricing. We track your flight on pickups, and minivans and SUVs are available for families and luggage.
From Germantown, Saugerties, Clermont and Tivoli, Albany Airport is about an hour closer than the nearest New York City airport. Check Stewart (SWF) too: it is closer still, with fewer flights.
Normal-traffic drive times from town center. The 15 towns below are the closest to ALB; 41 towns in all (24 in Dutchess County and 17 in Ulster County) are closer to Albany than to JFK, LaGuardia or Newark.
| Town | ALB | Closest NYC airport (JFK/LGA/EWR) | Stewart (SWF) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germantown | 1 hr 15 min (52 mi) | 2 hr 35 min | 1 hr 20 min |
| Saugerties | 1 hr 15 min (55 mi) | 2 hr 20 min | 1 hr 5 min |
| Clermont | 1 hr 20 min (56 mi) | 2 hr 30 min | 1 hr 20 min |
| Tivoli | 1 hr 20 min (58 mi) | 2 hr 30 min | 1 hr 15 min |
| Kingston | 1 hr 25 min (65 mi) | 2 hr 5 min | 50 min |
| Woodstock | 1 hr 25 min (63 mi) | 2 hr 20 min | 1 hr 5 min |
| Red Hook | 1 hr 25 min (61 mi) | 2 hr 25 min | 1 hr 10 min |
| Marbletown | 1 hr 30 min (70 mi) | 2 hr 10 min | 1 hr |
| Hurley | 1 hr 30 min (67 mi) | 2 hr 15 min | 1 hr |
| Ulster | 1 hr 35 min (68 mi) | 2 hr 15 min | 1 hr |
| Pine Plains | 1 hr 35 min (64 mi) | 2 hr 20 min | 1 hr 20 min |
| Rosendale | 1 hr 35 min (72 mi) | 2 hr | 45 min |
| Milan | 1 hr 35 min (66 mi) | 2 hr 20 min | 1 hr 15 min |
| Rhinebeck | 1 hr 35 min (67 mi) | 2 hr 15 min | 1 hr |
| Esopus | 1 hr 35 min (73 mi) | 2 hr | 45 min |
From Westchester and Putnam, Albany is a long ride (well over two hours), so it usually makes sense only for a specific flight. From every Dutchess and Ulster town, Stewart Airport (SWF) is the shorter drive; choose Albany when it has the better flight.
Road distance and normal-traffic drive time to Albany Airport (ALB), measured from each town center. Allow extra time at rush hour; we build a traffic cushion into every airport pickup.
| Base | Distance | Drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Kisco | 126 mi | 2 hr 55 min |
| Yorktown Heights | 118 mi | 2 hr 45 min |
| Mohegan Lake | 114 mi | 2 hr 40 min |
| County | Towns | Closest town | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westchester | 84 | Peach Lake, 2 hr 35 min | about 3 hr |
| Putnam | 22 | Cold Spring, 2 hr 20 min | about 2 hr 30 min |
| Dutchess | 47 | Germantown, 1 hr 15 min | about 1 hr 55 min |
| Fairfield (CT) | 32 | Sherman, 2 hr 30 min | about 3 hr 15 min |
| Orange | 44 | Middlehope, 2 hr | about 2 hr 25 min |
| Rockland | 32 | Hillburn, 2 hr 30 min | about 2 hr 45 min |
| Ulster | 21 | Saugerties, 1 hr 15 min | about 1 hr 50 min |
| Town | Distance | Drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Germantown | 52 mi | 1 hr 15 min |
| Saugerties | 55 mi | 1 hr 15 min |
| Clermont | 56 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| Tivoli | 58 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| Kingston | 65 mi | 1 hr 25 min |
| Woodstock | 63 mi | 1 hr 25 min |
| Red Hook | 61 mi | 1 hr 25 min |
| Marbletown | 70 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| Hurley | 67 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| Ulster | 68 mi | 1 hr 35 min |
| Pine Plains | 64 mi | 1 hr 35 min |
| Rosendale | 72 mi | 1 hr 35 min |
How far is Albany Airport from Kingston, NY?
About 65 miles, roughly 1 hr 25 min north on the Thruway. From Kingston the nearest New York City airport is about 2 hr 5 min away.
How long is the drive from Rhinebeck to Albany Airport?
About 67 miles, typically 1 hr 35 min, against about 2 hr 15 min to the closest New York City airport. Stewart Airport is closer at about 1 hr, but Albany usually has more flight options.
Is Albany closer than JFK from Poughkeepsie?
No. From Poughkeepsie, Albany is about 1 hr 55 min (84 miles) and the closest New York City airport about 1 hr 55 min; Stewart Airport is closer than both. Albany wins for towns farther north.
Do you drive to Albany Airport from Westchester?
Yes, as a long-distance ride. From Mount Kisco it is about 126 miles (2 hr 55 min), quoted as one flat rate.
Can you pick me up at Albany Airport when my flight lands?
Yes. Give us your flight number when you book; the driver follows the live arrival time. Airport rides run 24/7 by reservation.
One fixed flat rate quoted up front, real-time flight tracking and WCTLC-licensed drivers. Airport rides run 24/7 by reservation; reserve between 6 AM and 10 PM.
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