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Baltimore to Albany drive: 24 ranked stops, break in Howell Township
Baltimore, MD → Albany, NY. See the drive, choose stops that fit your time, and save a trip you can edit later.
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Worth the detour
Stops along the drive
6 stops · 18 hidden
- Bulle Rock+8 minGolf · MD
Routinely ranked Maryland's best public course, Bulle Rock hosted the LPGA Championship from 2005 to 2009. Dye stretched it across rolling farmland with dramatic elevation and his trademark hazards.
- Great Falls of the Passaic+14 minRoadside Americana · NJ
a powerful urban fall at the heart of America’s first industrial city
- Delcastle+15 minGolf · DE
A busy public course in the suburbs.
- Ed Oliver+15 minGolf · DE
A classic city municipal course.
- Empire State Trail (Hudson Greenway)+18 minCycling · NY
a protected greenway spine running up the Hudson Valley
- Buttermilk Falls (NJ)+24 minWaterfalls · NJ
the tallest fall in New Jersey, a staircase climb in Stokes forest
Recovery route
Waterfall recovery run with easy walks
Waterfall recovery run with easy walks — this corridor’s shelf includes Great Falls of the Passaic, Alapocas Run, and Buttermilk Falls (NJ). Pace the drive with soaks and gentle walks, then browse more recovery-friendly stops on the wellness hub.
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State hubs & places
Plan your night
No reliable beds on a long stretch
As of September 2026, no reliable overnight lodging operates between New York and Glenmont — plan to push through or anchor your night at either end.
Stay & experience
Where to break the drive
Long drive — book a night near Howell Township, then compare stays in Albany.
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Things to do near Albany
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FAQ
Before you go
- How long is the drive from Baltimore to Albany?
About 5 hr 32 min and 333 mi of road driving, before any detours.
- What are the best stops between Baltimore and Albany?
Top ranked stops include A Tavola Trattoria, White Clay Creek, Bulle Rock. Each stop shows an honest +N min detour estimate from the main drive.
- Can I plan this drive in Roamward?
Yes — open the pre-filled From→To planner for Baltimore to Albany, pick a detour budget, and save the trip.
Paper backup
Glovebox note
Dead zones happen. Plan this corridor, then use Print glovebox sheet on the trip page for a paper itinerary with coordinates — no signal required. Start here: plan and save this drive.