How far is Albany, NY from Malone, NY?

The driving distance from Albany, NY to Malone, NY is about 189.4 miles (304.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.1 miles (248 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
189.4 mi
04h 12m
Flight
154.09 mi
247.99 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.09 mi
Kilometers
247.99 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.4 mi
Kilometers
304.81 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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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 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Malone
Thu, Apr 23, 10:30 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-23T06:17
Arrive Malone
Thu, Apr 23, 10:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Hudson
NY

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

From Albany
94.7 mi
02h 06m
To Malone
94.7 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Loudon Road

    5.7 mi · 11 min · Loudon Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    553 ft · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls

    2322 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    97.7 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Adirondack Northway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9, NY 73: Keene, Keene Valley

    1346 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto US Highway 9

    2.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 9

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 73

    11.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 73

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 9N

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 9N

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 73

    7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 73

  14. 14

    Continue on Cascade Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Cascade Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Old Military Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Old Military Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Saranac-Placid Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Saranac-Placid Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Lake Flower Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Lake Flower Avenue

  18. 18

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

    1370 ft · 42 sec · River Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Church Street

    2254 ft · 51 sec · Church Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloomingdale Avenue

    150 m · 12 sec · Bloomingdale Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    2778 ft · 49 sec · Broadway Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Lake Colby Drive

    3 mi · 4 min · Lake Colby Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on Harrietstown Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Harrietstown Road

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 86

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 86

  25. 25

    Continue on Easy Street

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Easy Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Adirondack Trail

    31 mi · 43 min · Adirondack Trail

  27. 27

    Continue on Finney Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Finney Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1545 ft · 34 sec · West Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adirondack Northway
97.7 mi · 52%
Adirondack Trail
31 mi · 16%
State Highway 73
18.7 mi · 10%
Loudon Road
5.83 mi · 3%
Cascade Road
5.33 mi · 3%
Saranac-Placid Road
4.94 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Adirondack Northway

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

97.7 mi · 01h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.3 mi
154.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Hudson
02h 06m from Albany
Leave By
8:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Malone.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 189.4 miles (304.8 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?

North Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.7 miles from Albany and 94.7 miles from Malone.

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

The direct path is about 154.1 miles (248 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.78 one way or $53.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Malone.

Stop Ideas Near North Hudson

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

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

RAIL

Port Henry station

23 mi away
20 Park Place
RAIL

Ticonderoga station

29 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt
RAIL

Westport station

34 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
BUS

Lake Placid, New York

42 mi away
1 Mirror Lake Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Malone. Straight-line distance: 154.09 mi (247.99 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of New York State.

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

#2 Malone

Town in New York, United States

Population14,103
Coordinates44.8486600, -74.2949000
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-73.75623, 42.65258)
End: Malone (-74.2949, 44.84866)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.68 gal
25.3 L · about $26.78
Round trip
$53.56
13.36 gal · 50.6 L
Estimated CO2
59.4 kg one way
Round trip: 118.7 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $26.78 $53.56
Mid-grade $4.48 $29.93 $59.87
Premium $4.86 $32.47 $64.94
Diesel $4.69 $31.36 $62.71

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Malone. The current time is 06:17:09.

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.