How far is Albany, NY from Lenox, NY?

The driving distance from Albany, NY to Lenox, NY is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
120.88 mi
02h 30m
Flight
102.58 mi
165.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.58 mi
Kilometers
165.08 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.88 mi
Kilometers
194.54 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lenox
Sat, Apr 18, 3:19 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Sat, Apr 18, 5:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-18T00:49
Arrive Lenox
Sat, Apr 18, 3:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:28 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
Saint Johnsville
NY

Mine in Montgomery County, New York, United States of America

From Albany
60.3 mi
01h 15m
To Lenox
60.5 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SE
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    2407 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue

    745 ft · 25 sec · Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Henry Johnson Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90: Buffalo, Boston

    1373 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    2801 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    104.5 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 365: Verona, Oneida

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    3.5 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Upper Lenox Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Upper Lenox Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Creek Road

    39 m · 4 sec · Creek Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Upper Lenox Avenue

    1224 ft · 41 sec · Upper Lenox Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn sharp right onto South Court Street

    82 m · 7 sec · South Court Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Court Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
110 mi · 91%
Upper Lenox Avenue
1.47 mi · 1%
NY 365
1.11 mi · 1%
Henry Johnson Boulevard
0.78 mi · 1%
Washington Avenue
0.46 mi
I 90
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left

105 mi · 02h 01m

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
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
102.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Johnsville
01h 15m from Albany
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Lenox.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Saint Johnsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Albany and 60.5 miles from Lenox.

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

The direct path is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.12 one way or $34.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Albany and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Lenox.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Johnsville

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

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

RAIL

Amsterdam station

39 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

46 mi away
321 Main St.
RAIL

Schenectady

64 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Rome station

66 mi away
6599 Martin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Lenox. Straight-line distance: 102.58 mi (165.08 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lenox

City in Madison County, New York, United States of America

Population8,762
Coordinates43.0584000, -75.7043500
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-73.75623, 42.65258)
End: Lenox (-75.70435, 43.0584)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.15 L · about $17.12
Round trip
$34.24
8.54 gal · 32.3 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $17.12 $34.24
Mid-grade $4.48 $19.13 $38.27
Premium $4.86 $20.76 $41.51
Diesel $4.69 $20.04 $40.09

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Lenox. The current time is 00:49:01.

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.