How far is Lancaster, NY from Albany, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lancaster and Albany is 249.77 miles (401.97 km).
Flight distance from Lancaster, NY to Albany, NY is 249.77 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 33 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from Lancaster to Albany with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lancaster, New York to Albany, New York is: 281.68 miles (453.33 km) by car.
Driving from Lancaster to Albany will take approximately 04 hours 30 minutes.
#1 Lancaster
Town in Erie County, New York
| Population | 10064 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°54'2"N 78°40'13"W |
| Latitude | 42.9006100 |
| Longitude | -78.6703100 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| 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 Lancaster and Albany
The distance between Lancaster and Albany is 453 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 02 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 Lancaster and Albany. The current time is 21:13:25.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 23 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 02 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 38 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 41 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 01 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 45 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 30 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.63 liters (9.94 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lancaster and Albany.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lancaster to Albany is $37.41 (diesel $46.66).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $37.41 | $42.42 | $46.16 | $46.66 |
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 December 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lancaster 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
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Driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Lancaster 377.99 miles (608 km)
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