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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
9 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
107 m · 10 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto Eagle Street
48 m · 4 sec · Eagle Street
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Turn slight right onto Pine Street
840 ft · 33 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto North Pearl Street
947 ft · 35 sec · North Pearl Street
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Turn right
87 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 787 North: Troy
2386 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 7 East: Troy, Bennington
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto 10th Street
119 m · 11 sec · 10th Street
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Continue on Oakwood Avenue
3.4 mi · 7 min · Oakwood Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Plank Road
142 m · 21 sec · Plank Road
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Turn left onto Leversee Road
2943 ft · 1 min · Leversee Road
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Continue on Brickyard Road
158 m · 13 sec · Brickyard Road
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Continue on Speigletown Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Speigletown Road
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Continue on State Highway 40
6.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 40
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Continue on South Main Street
14.2 mi · 21 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Hegeman Bridge Road
3248 ft · 1 min · Hegeman Bridge Road
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Continue on Hill Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Hill Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
18 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Salem Street
31 m · 3 sec · Salem Street
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Continue on Salem Street
50 m · 8 sec · Salem Street
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Turn right
8 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Greenwich.
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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Greenwich. Straight-line distance: 32.96 mi (53.04 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenwich
Human settlement in Washington County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,698 |
| Coordinates | 43.0906300, -73.4987300 |
| Altitude | 114 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenwich (-73.49873, 43.09063)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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