How far is Sterling, NY from Albany, NY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Sterling and Albany is 153.22 miles (246.58 km).

Flight distance from Sterling, NY to Albany, NY is 153.22 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Sterling to Albany with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Sterling, New York to Albany, New York is: 176.69 miles (284.36 km) by car.

Driving from Sterling to Albany will take approximately 02 hours 55 minutes.

#1 Sterling

Town in Cayuga County, New York, United States

Population	3023
GPS Coordinates	43°19'33"N 76°38'42"W
Latitude	43.3259000
Longitude	-76.6449500
Altitude	96
Country	United States

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

Starting point in Sterling: State Highway 104A (-76.644949,43.325896)
Ending point in Albany: Washington Avenue (-73.756162,42.652644)

Estimated Travel Time Between Sterling and Albany

The distance between Sterling and Albany is 284 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 09 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 Sterling and Albany. The current time is 03:06:55.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	05 hours 53 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	04 hours 25 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	03 hours 32 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	02 hours 56 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	02 hours 31 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	02 hours 21 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	02 hours 12 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.6 liters (6.23 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sterling and Albany.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sterling to Albany is $23.47 (diesel $29.27).

New York gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.76	$4.27	$4.64	$4.69
Total	$23.47	$26.61	$28.96	$29.27

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 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sterling and Albany (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.