How far is Boston, NY from Albany, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Boston and Albany is 253.15 miles (407.4 km).
Flight distance from Boston, NY to Albany, NY is 253.15 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 36 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 33 minutes to travel from Boston to Albany with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Boston, New York to Albany, New York is: 305.62 miles (491.84 km) by car.
Driving from Boston to Albany will take approximately 04 hours 49 minutes.
#1 Boston
Town in New York, USA
| Population | 8069 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°37'44"N 78°44'15"W |
| Latitude | 42.6289500 |
| Longitude | -78.7375300 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albany
The capital of New York State. It is located on the Hudson River in the eastern part of the state. Albany is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Empire State Plaza and the New York State Museum.
| Population | 95429 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°39'9"N 73°45'22"W |
| Latitude | 42.6525800 |
| Longitude | -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Albany: Washington Avenue (-73.756162,42.652644)
Estimated Travel Time Between Boston and Albany
The distance between Boston and Albany is 492 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 27 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Boston and Albany. The current time is 07:29:21.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 10 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 38 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 06 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 05 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 21 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 04 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 48 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 40.82 liters (10.78 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Boston and Albany.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Boston to Albany is $40.59 (diesel $50.62).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $40.59 | $46.03 | $50.08 | $50.62 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in New York ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.764 (Diesel $4.694) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Boston and Albany (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Astoria, NY to Boston 377.93 miles (608 km)
Driving distance from Babylon, NY to Boston 418.18 miles (673 km)
