How far is Albany, NY from East Greenbush, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to East Greenbush, NY is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Rensselaer County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and East Greenbush.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and East Greenbush.
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Start on the route
9 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
680 ft · 21 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto State Street
939 ft · 38 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto South Pearl Street
1135 ft · 40 sec · South Pearl Street
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Turn left
2282 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Dunn Memorial Bridge
1388 ft · 40 sec · Dunn Memorial Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on US 9 South, US 20 East: East Greenbush
4.3 mi · 9 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Turnpike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and East Greenbush.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 9 South
Keep slight left to continue on US 9 South, US 20 East: East Greenbush
4.33 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Albany and Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near East Greenbush.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to East Greenbush?
The road trip is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km) and usually takes 00h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hampton Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.8 miles from Albany and 2.8 miles from East Greenbush.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.80 one way or $1.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Albany and Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near East Greenbush.
Stop Ideas Near Hampton Manor
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 Hampton Manor.
Albany–Rensselaer
Schenectady
Hudson
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and East Greenbush. Straight-line distance: 5.08 mi (8.18 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Greenbush
Town in New York state
| Population | 16,127 |
| Coordinates | 42.5909100, -73.7017900 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Greenbush (-73.70179, 42.59091)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.80 | $1.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $0.90 | $1.79 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.97 | $1.94 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $0.94 | $1.88 |
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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