How far is Albany, NY from Eden, NY?

The driving distance from Albany, NY to Eden, NY is about 303.5 miles (488.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261.2 miles (420.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
303.49 mi
06h 03m
Flight
261.19 mi
420.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.19 mi
Kilometers
420.35 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
303.49 mi
Kilometers
488.42 km
Drive Time
06h 03m

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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 06h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eden
Sun, Apr 19, 12:37 PM EDT
Return by in Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 6:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-19T06:34
Arrive Eden
Sun, Apr 19, 12:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:03 PM to 1:33 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Van Buren
NY

Town in New York, United States

From Albany
151.4 mi
03h 01m
To Eden
152 mi
03h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph W
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    2407 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue

    745 ft · 25 sec · Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Henry Johnson Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90: Buffalo, Boston

    1373 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    2801 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    280.7 mi · 5 hr 26 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · New York State Thruway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 75: Hamburg

    2768 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 75 South: Hamburg, Gowanda

    848 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Camp Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Camp Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Lake Street

    3278 ft · 2 min · Lake Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pierce Avenue

    2663 ft · 1 min · Pierce Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Gowanda State Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Gowanda State Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
286 mi · 94%
New York State Thruway
7.24 mi · 2%
Gowanda State Road
3.12 mi · 1%
North Main Street
1.83 mi · 1%
Camp Road
1.5 mi
Henry Johnson Boulevard
0.78 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left

281 mi · 05h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.3 mi
261.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Van Buren
03h 01m from Albany
Leave By
11:54 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Albany and Chance Rain Showers near Eden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 303.5 miles (488.4 km) and usually takes 06h 03m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Van Buren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.4 miles from Albany and 152 miles from Eden.

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

The direct path is about 261.2 miles (420.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.94 one way or $85.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.2 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 Chance Rain Showers near Eden.

Stop Ideas Near Van Buren

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Van Buren and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe
Coffee break 9.8 mi away

City Hall Cafe

Syracuse , NY
300 S State St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.6/5 32 reviews Coffee shop
Syracuse City Hall
Meeting point 9.8 mi away

Syracuse City Hall

Syracuse , NY
233 E Washington St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.0/5 26 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Van Buren.

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

8 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

13 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Rome station

70 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

88 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Eden. Straight-line distance: 261.19 mi (420.35 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of New York State.

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

#2 Eden

Town in New York, U.

Population7,594
Coordinates42.6522800, -78.8969800
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-73.75623, 42.65258)
End: Eden (-78.89698, 42.65228)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 488 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.71 gal
40.54 L · about $42.94
Round trip
$85.87
21.42 gal · 81.08 L
Estimated CO2
95.2 kg one way
Round trip: 190.4 kg / 420 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $42.94 $85.87
Mid-grade $4.48 $47.99 $95.98
Premium $4.86 $52.06 $104.12
Diesel $4.69 $50.27 $100.55

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Eden. The current time is 06:34:28.

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.