How far is Albany, NY from Greenburgh, NY?

The driving distance from Albany, NY to Greenburgh, NY is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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
138.77 mi
02h 47m
Flight
112 mi
180.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112 mi
Kilometers
180.25 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.77 mi
Kilometers
223.33 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 10:38 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 1:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-19T07:51
Arrive Greenburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 10:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 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
New Paltz
NY

Town in New York

From Albany
69.4 mi
01h 23m
To Greenburgh
69.3 mi
01h 23m

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
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    142 m · 21 sec · Ashford Avenue

  19. 19

    Take the ramp right

    143 m · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saw Mill River Parkway

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
131 mi · 95%
Saw Mill River Parkway
3.75 mi · 3%
I 787 South
1.27 mi · 1%
I 87 Toll
0.61 mi
I 87 South
0.52 mi
Broadway
0.46 mi
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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
112 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Paltz
01h 23m from Albany
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

New Paltz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.4 miles from Albany and 69.3 miles from Greenburgh.

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

The direct path is about 112 miles (180.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.64 one way or $39.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 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 near Greenburgh.

Stop Ideas Near New Paltz

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

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

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

13 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

22 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Hudson

61 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

64 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Greenburgh. Straight-line distance: 112 mi (180.25 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of New York State.

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

#2 Greenburgh

Town

Population90,543
Coordinates41.0328700, -73.8429100
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-73.75623, 42.65258)
End: Greenburgh (-73.84291, 41.03287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.9 gal
18.54 L · about $19.64
Round trip
$39.29
9.8 gal · 37.08 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 87.1 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $19.64 $39.29
Mid-grade $4.48 $21.96 $43.91
Premium $4.86 $23.82 $47.64
Diesel $4.69 $23.00 $46.00

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 Greenburgh. The current time is 07:51:16.

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.