How far is Albany, NY from Hanover, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Hanover, NY is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85 miles (136.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Hanover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Hanover.
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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
10.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88, NY 7: Schenectady, Binghamton
1070 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
2701 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20, NY 7: Duanesburg
1280 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
620 ft · 19 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Schenectady Duanesburg Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Schenectady Duanesburg Road
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Continue on Duanesburg Road
1497 ft · 38 sec · Duanesburg Road
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Turn slight right onto Western Turnpike
6.8 mi · 10 min · Western Turnpike
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Continue on United States Highway 20
49.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · United States Highway 20
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Continue on State Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · State Street
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Continue on Cherry Valley Turnpike
7.2 mi · 10 min · Cherry Valley Turnpike
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Turn right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Buell Avenue
153 m · 10 sec · Buell Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Berrill Avenue
2049 ft · 1 min · Berrill Avenue
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Continue on Hanover Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Hanover Road
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Turn right onto Peck Road
32 m · 5 sec · Peck Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Peck Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Hanover.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
United States Highway 20
Continue on United States Highway 20
49.8 mi · 01h 13m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Hanover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Hanover?
The road trip is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Sharon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Albany and 48 miles from Hanover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85 miles (136.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 1:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.55 one way or $27.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Hanover.
Stop Ideas Near Sharon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sharon.
Amsterdam station
Schenectady
Albany–Rensselaer
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 85.01 mi (136.81 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hanover
City in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 6,557 |
| Coordinates | 42.9670100, -75.3776700 |
| Altitude | 403 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hanover (-75.37767, 42.96701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $13.55 | $27.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $15.15 | $30.29 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.43 | $32.86 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $15.87 | $31.73 |
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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