How far is Rochester, NY from Albany, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rochester and Albany is 198.36 miles (319.23 km).
Flight distance from Rochester, NY to Albany, NY is 198.36 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 27 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 24 minutes to travel from Rochester to Albany with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rochester, New York to Albany, New York is: 226.51 miles (364.53 km) by car.
Driving from Rochester to Albany will take approximately 03 hours 35 minutes.
#1 Rochester
County seat of Monroe County, New York, United States
| Population | 7202 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°9'17"N 77°36'56"W |
| Latitude | 43.1547800 |
| Longitude | -77.6155600 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| 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 Rochester and Albany
The distance between Rochester and Albany is 365 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 03 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 Rochester and Albany. The current time is 14:01:35.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 32 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 39 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 31 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 46 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 14 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 01 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 49 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 30.26 liters (7.99 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rochester and Albany.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rochester to Albany is $30.09 (diesel $37.52).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $30.09 | $34.11 | $37.12 | $37.52 |
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 17, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rochester 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 Rochester 343.81 miles (553 km)
Driving distance from Babylon, NY to Rochester 384.83 miles (619 km)
