How far is Albany, NY from Eaton, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Eaton, NY is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Schoharie County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Slight Chance Sleet
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Eaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Eaton.
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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
5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20, NY 7: Duanesburg
1280 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
620 ft · 19 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Schenectady Duanesburg Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Schenectady Duanesburg Road
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Continue on Duanesburg Road
1497 ft · 38 sec · Duanesburg Road
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Turn slight right onto Western Turnpike
6.8 mi · 10 min · Western Turnpike
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Continue on United States Highway 20
49.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · United States Highway 20
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Continue on State Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · State Street
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Continue on Cherry Valley Turnpike
17.3 mi · 24 min · Cherry Valley Turnpike
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Turn left onto Fargo Road
2770 ft · 47 sec · Fargo Road
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Continue on State Route 26
3 mi · 4 min · State Route 26
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Route 26
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Eaton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
United States Highway 20
Continue on United States Highway 20
49.8 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Albany and Slight Chance Sleet near Eaton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Eaton?
The road trip is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Sharon Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Albany and 52.9 miles from Eaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.91 one way or $29.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 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 Slight Chance Sleet near Eaton.
Stop Ideas Near Sharon Springs
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 Sharon Springs.
Amsterdam station
Schenectady
Union Station
Saratoga Springs station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Eaton. Straight-line distance: 95.13 mi (153.09 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eaton
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 4,705 |
| Coordinates | 42.8497900, -75.6118500 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eaton (-75.61185, 42.84979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $14.91 | $29.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $16.67 | $33.34 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $18.08 | $36.17 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $17.46 | $34.92 |
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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