How far is Albany, NY from Murray, NY?

The driving distance from Albany, NY to Murray, NY is about 251.7 miles (405.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.1 miles (355.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 05m 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
251.71 mi
05h 02m
Flight
221.07 mi
355.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.07 mi
Kilometers
355.78 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.71 mi
Kilometers
405.09 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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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 05h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murray
Thu, Apr 23, 8:39 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-23T03:36
Arrive Murray
Thu, Apr 23, 8:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 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
6:54 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

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
Sullivan
NY

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

From Albany
125.6 mi
02h 31m
To Murray
126.1 mi
02h 31m

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
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    202.8 mi · 3 hr 54 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 490: Rochester

    2126 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Eastern Expressway

    15.3 mi · 20 min · Eastern Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Western Expressway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Western Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 531 West: Spencerport, Brockport

    2491 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Brockport-Spencerport Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Brockport-Spencerport Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Sweden-Walker Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Sweden-Walker Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Ridge Road

    8.6 mi · 13 min · West Ridge Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Groth Road

    15 m · 2 sec · Groth Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Groth Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
208 mi · 83%
Eastern Expressway
15.3 mi · 6%
West Ridge Road
8.65 mi · 3%
NY 531 West
7.99 mi · 3%
Western Expressway
4.84 mi · 2%
Brockport-Spencerport Road
2.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left

203 mi · 03h 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
05h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
221.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sullivan
02h 31m from Albany
Leave By
6:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Murray.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 251.7 miles (405.1 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?

Sullivan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.6 miles from Albany and 126.1 miles from Murray.

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

The direct path is about 221.1 miles (355.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 6:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.60 one way or $71.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sullivan

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

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

RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

25 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

30 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

Rome station

36 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

51 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Murray. Straight-line distance: 221.07 mi (355.78 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of New York State.

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

#2 Murray

Town in New York, United States

Population4,613
Coordinates43.2739500, -78.0458500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-73.75623, 42.65258)
End: Murray (-78.04585, 43.27395)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 405 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.88 gal
33.62 L · about $35.60
Round trip
$71.20
17.76 gal · 67.24 L
Estimated CO2
78.9 kg one way
Round trip: 157.8 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $35.60 $71.20
Mid-grade $4.48 $39.79 $79.58
Premium $4.86 $43.17 $86.33
Diesel $4.69 $41.68 $83.37

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 Murray. The current time is 03:36:07.

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.