How far is New York City, NY from Albany, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between New York City and Albany is 134.54 miles (216.53 km).
Flight distance from New York City, NY to Albany, NY is 134.54 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from New York City to Albany with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from New York City, New York to Albany, New York is: 155.24 miles (249.83 km) by car.
Driving from New York City to Albany will take approximately 02 hours 41 minutes.
#1 New York City
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area. It is located on the southern tip of Manhattan Island, at the mouth of the Hudson River. New York City is a major center for business, finance, media, and culture.
| Population | 8398748 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°42'51"N 74°0'21"W |
| Latitude | 40.7142700 |
| Longitude | -74.0059700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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 New York City and Albany
The distance between New York City and Albany is 250 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 46 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 New York City and Albany. The current time is 13:47:30.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 10 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 52 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 06 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 35 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 13 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 04 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 56 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.74 liters (5.48 gallon) of gas to cover the route between New York City and Albany.
The estimated cost of gas to go from New York City to Albany is $20.62 (diesel $25.71).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $20.62 | $23.38 | $25.44 | $25.71 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between New York City 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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