How far is Albany, NY from Greenville, NY?

The driving distance from Albany, NY to Greenville, NY is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.23 mi
00h 42m
Flight
21.26 mi
34.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.26 mi
Kilometers
34.21 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.23 mi
Kilometers
42.22 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:54 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 9:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-19T08:12
Arrive Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Albany
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Tarrytown
NY

Village in town of Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York, United States

From Albany
13.1 mi
00h 21m
To Greenville
13.1 mi
00h 21m

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
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the exit slight left

    3156 ft · 60 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto McCarty Avenue

    61 m · 6 sec · McCarty Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Southern Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Southern Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 9W

    2041 ft · 46 sec · Route 9W

  13. 13

    Continue on US 9W NY 32

    1756 ft · 36 sec · US 9W NY 32

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Delmar Bypass

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Delmar Bypass

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    136 m · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Elsmere Avenue

    2472 ft · 1 min · Elsmere Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Feura Bush Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Feura Bush Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Feura Bush Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Feura Bush Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Indian Fields Road

    9 mi · 13 min · Indian Fields Road

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 32

    7.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 32

  21. 21

    Turn left

    5 m · 1 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indian Fields Road
9.01 mi · 34%
State Highway 32
7.19 mi · 27%
Feura Bush Road
3.35 mi · 13%
Delmar Bypass
1.92 mi · 7%
I 787 South
1.87 mi · 7%
Southern Boulevard
0.78 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Indian Fields Road

Continue on Indian Fields Road

9.01 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
21.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tarrytown
00h 21m from Albany
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Tarrytown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Albany and 13.1 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.69 one way or $7.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 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 Rain Showers Likely near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Tarrytown

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

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

RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

19 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

29 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Hudson

36 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Amsterdam station

48 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 21.26 mi (34.21 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of New York State.

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

#2 Greenville

Town in Greene County, New York, United States

Population4,668
Coordinates42.4153600, -74.0220800
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-73.75623, 42.65258)
End: Greenville (-74.02208, 42.41536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.5 L · about $3.69
Round trip
$7.38
1.84 gal · 7 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.69 $7.38
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.12 $8.25
Premium $4.86 $4.47 $8.94
Diesel $4.69 $4.32 $8.64

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 Greenville. The current time is 08:12:15.

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.