How far is Albany, NY from Bath, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Bath, NY is about 233.2 miles (375.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 15m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Village in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Bath.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Bath.
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Start on the route
9 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
2407 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue
745 ft · 25 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Henry Johnson Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90: Buffalo, Boston
1373 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
2801 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
10.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88, NY 7: Schenectady, Binghamton
1070 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
2701 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
117.7 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Corning
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
91.9 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bath
1496 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Babcock Hollow Road
1 km · 1 min · Babcock Hollow Road
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Continue on State Highway 415
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 415
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Continue on East Steuben Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Steuben Street
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Turn right onto Liberty Street
1275 ft · 26 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn right onto East Washington Street
18 m · 3 sec · East Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Bath.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 88
Continue straight
118 mi · 02h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Albany and Cloudy near Bath.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Bath?
The road trip is about 233.2 miles (375.3 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?
Afton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.4 miles from Albany and 116.8 miles from Bath.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.5 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 7:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.99 one way or $65.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Albany and Cloudy near Bath.
Stop Ideas Near Afton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Afton.
Scranton, PA
Union Station
Rome station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Bath. Straight-line distance: 182.73 mi (294.08 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bath
Village in New York
| Population | 5,638 |
| Coordinates | 42.3370200, -77.3177600 |
| Altitude | 338 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bath (-77.31776, 42.33702)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 375 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $32.99 | $65.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $36.88 | $73.76 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $40.01 | $80.01 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $38.63 | $77.26 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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