How far is Albany, NY from Amityville, NY?

The driving distance from Albany, NY to Amityville, NY is about 177 miles (284.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
176.97 mi
03h 41m
Flight
137.48 mi
221.25 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.48 mi
Kilometers
221.25 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.97 mi
Kilometers
284.81 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amityville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:14 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Sat, Apr 18, 6:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-17T23:32
Arrive Amityville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Vails Gate
NY

City in New Windsor, New York, United States of America

From Albany
88.5 mi
01h 50m
To Amityville
88.5 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Amityville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Amityville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Eagle Street

    48 m · 4 sec · Eagle Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Pine Street

    1331 ft · 44 sec · Pine Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway

    1315 ft · 42 sec · Broadway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Broadway

    1124 ft · 25 sec · Broadway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 787 South

    862 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway

    3231 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1

    2725 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    111.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

    566 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

    2455 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  23. 23

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  27. 27

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  28. 28

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  29. 29

    Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto 225th Street

    69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street

  33. 33

    Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight left toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

    2383 ft · 1 min

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    16.6 mi · 21 min · Southern State Parkway

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 110 South: Amityville

    47 m · 4 sec

  38. 38

    Keep slight right

    65 m · 5 sec

  39. 39

    Keep slight left

    65 m · 5 sec

  40. 40

    Turn slight left onto Parkway Exit

    86 m · 8 sec · Parkway Exit

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Broadway

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    26 m · 2 sec · Oak Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Amityville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
43 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
7 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
111 mi · 63%
Southern State Parkway
16.6 mi · 9%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 8%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 4%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 4%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

111 mi · 02h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.5 mi
137.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vails Gate
01h 50m from Albany
Leave By
9:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Albany and Chance Rain Showers near Amityville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Amityville?

The road trip is about 177 miles (284.8 km) and usually takes 03h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vails Gate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.5 miles from Albany and 88.5 miles from Amityville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.06 one way or $50.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Albany and Chance Rain Showers near Amityville.

Stop Ideas Near Vails Gate

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vails Gate, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vails Gate.

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

30 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

33 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

53 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Yonkers station

59 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Amityville. Straight-line distance: 137.48 mi (221.25 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Amityville

#2 Amityville

Village in New York

Population9,379
Coordinates40.6789900, -73.4170700
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-73.75623, 42.65258)
End: Amityville (-73.41707, 40.67899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.25 gal
23.64 L · about $25.06
Round trip
$50.11
12.5 gal · 47.28 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 111.1 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $25.06 $50.11
Mid-grade $4.48 $28.01 $56.01
Premium $4.86 $30.38 $60.76
Diesel $4.69 $29.34 $58.68

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Amityville. The current time is 23:32:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.