How far is Albany, NY from Eastchester, NY?

The driving distance from Albany, NY to Eastchester, NY is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
142.64 mi
02h 57m
Flight
117.09 mi
188.44 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.09 mi
Kilometers
188.44 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.64 mi
Kilometers
229.55 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eastchester
Tue, Jun 2, 1:06 PM EDT
Return by in Albany
Tue, Jun 2, 4:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-06-02T10:08
Arrive Eastchester
Tue, Jun 2, 1:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Clintondale
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From Albany
71.3 mi
01h 28m
To Eastchester
71.3 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on New York State Thruway

    19.1 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · New York State Thruway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill River Parkway South

    2151 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    77 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Ashford Avenue

    55 m · 6 sec · Ashford Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Ashford Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ashford Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Ardsley Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Ardsley Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Scarsdale Road

    11 m · 1 sec · Scarsdale Road

  21. 21

    Take the ramp straight toward Bronx River Parkway South

    155 m · 15 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Bronx River Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Leewood Drive

    2318 ft · 1 min · Leewood Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on Leewood Drive

    835 ft · 30 sec · Leewood Drive

  25. 25

    Turn right onto White Plains Road

    1559 ft · 38 sec · White Plains Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    1061 ft · 47 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Lincoln Place

    99 m · 14 sec · Lincoln Place

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Place

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
131 mi · 92%
Saw Mill River Parkway
2.21 mi · 2%
Ardsley Road
1.84 mi · 1%
Bronx River Parkway
1.38 mi · 1%
I 787 South
1.27 mi · 1%
Ashford Avenue
1.14 mi · 1%
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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
117.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clintondale
01h 28m from Albany
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Albany and Sunny near Eastchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km) and usually takes 02h 57m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clintondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from Albany and 71.3 miles from Eastchester.

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

The direct path is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.17 one way or $40.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Albany and Sunny near Eastchester.

Stop Ideas Near Clintondale

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clintondale, 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 Clintondale.

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

9 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

26 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

58 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Hudson

65 mi away
69 South Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Eastchester. Straight-line distance: 117.09 mi (188.44 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of New York State.

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

#2 Eastchester

Census-designated place in the town of Eastchester, Westchester County, New York, United States

Population32,617
Coordinates40.9583300, -73.8086100
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-73.75623, 42.65258)
End: Eastchester (-73.80861, 40.95833)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.03 gal
19.05 L · about $20.17
Round trip
$40.33
10.06 gal · 38.1 L
Estimated CO2
44.7 kg one way
Round trip: 89.4 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $20.17 $40.33
Mid-grade $4.48 $22.54 $45.08
Premium $4.86 $24.45 $48.90
Diesel $4.69 $23.61 $47.22

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Eastchester. The current time is 10:08:58.

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.