How far is Albany, NY from Greenwich, NY?

The driving distance from Albany, NY to Greenwich, NY is about 36 miles (57.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (53 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
36 mi
01h 00m
Flight
32.96 mi
53.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.96 mi
Kilometers
53.04 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36 mi
Kilometers
57.93 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwich
Sun, Apr 19, 1:28 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 2:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-19T00:28
Arrive Greenwich
Sun, Apr 19, 1:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Schaghticoke
NY

Village in New York, USA

From Albany
18 mi
00h 30m
To Greenwich
18 mi
00h 30m

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 Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    840 ft · 33 sec · Pine Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Pearl Street

    947 ft · 35 sec · North Pearl Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    87 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 787 North: Troy

    2386 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 7 East: Troy, Bennington

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    119 m · 11 sec · 10th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Oakwood Avenue

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Oakwood Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Plank Road

    142 m · 21 sec · Plank Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Leversee Road

    2943 ft · 1 min · Leversee Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Brickyard Road

    158 m · 13 sec · Brickyard Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Speigletown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Speigletown Road

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 40

    6.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 40

  17. 17

    Continue on South Main Street

    14.2 mi · 21 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Hegeman Bridge Road

    3248 ft · 1 min · Hegeman Bridge Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Hill Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Hill Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    18 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Salem Street

    31 m · 3 sec · Salem Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Salem Street

    50 m · 8 sec · Salem Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
14.2 mi · 39%
I 787 North
6.65 mi · 18%
State Highway 40
6.45 mi · 18%
Oakwood Avenue
3.38 mi · 9%
Hill Street
1.16 mi · 3%
NY 7 East
1.13 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Continue on South Main Street

14.2 mi · 00h 21m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
32.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schaghticoke
00h 30m from Albany
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36 miles (57.9 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Schaghticoke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Albany and 18 miles from Greenwich.

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

The direct path is about 32.9 miles (53 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 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 Greenwich.

Stop Ideas Near Schaghticoke

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

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

BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

25 mi away
267 Union Avenue
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

27 mi away
26 Station Lane
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

31 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

31 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Greenwich. Straight-line distance: 32.96 mi (53.04 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of New York State.

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

#2 Greenwich

Human settlement in Washington County, New York, United States of America

Population1,698
Coordinates43.0906300, -73.4987300
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-73.75623, 42.65258)
End: Greenwich (-73.49873, 43.09063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.81 L · about $5.09
Round trip
$10.18
2.54 gal · 9.62 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.09 $10.18
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.69 $11.38
Premium $4.86 $6.17 $12.35
Diesel $4.69 $5.96 $11.92

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 Greenwich. The current time is 00:28:37.

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.