How far is Albany, NY from Hamburg, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Hamburg, NY is about 298.4 miles (480.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 257.7 miles (414.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Hamburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Hamburg.
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Start on the route
9 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
2407 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue
745 ft · 25 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Henry Johnson Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90: Buffalo, Boston
1373 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
2801 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
280.7 mi · 5 hr 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
7.2 mi · 9 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 75: Hamburg
2768 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 75 South: Hamburg, Gowanda
848 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Camp Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Camp Road
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Turn left onto Legion Drive
3111 ft · 1 min · Legion Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Buffalo Street
5 m · 1 sec · Buffalo Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Buffalo Street
1363 ft · 39 sec · Buffalo Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buffalo Street
23 m · 2 sec · Buffalo Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Buffalo Street
2494 ft · 1 min · Buffalo Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Buffalo Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Hamburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Clear leaving Albany and Sunny near Hamburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Hamburg?
The road trip is about 298.4 miles (480.2 km) and usually takes 05h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Van Buren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.9 miles from Albany and 149.5 miles from Hamburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 257.7 miles (414.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.21 one way or $84.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Albany and Sunny near Hamburg.
Stop Ideas Near Van Buren
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Van Buren.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Hamburg. Straight-line distance: 257.67 mi (414.68 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hamburg
Town in Erie County, New York, United States
| Population | 58,800 |
| Coordinates | 42.7158900, -78.8294800 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamburg (-78.82948, 42.71589)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 480 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 43m |
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 | $42.21 | $84.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $47.18 | $94.37 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $51.19 | $102.37 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $49.43 | $98.86 |
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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