How far is Albany, NY from New York City, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Albany and New York City is 134.54 miles (216.53 km).
Flight distance from Albany, NY to New York City, NY is 134.54 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Albany to New York City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Albany, New York to New York City, New York is: 155.4 miles (250.1 km) by car.
Driving from Albany to New York City will take approximately 02 hours 42 minutes.
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State. It is located on the Hudson River in the eastern part of the state. Albany is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Empire State Plaza and the New York State Museum.
| Population | 95429 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°39'9"N 73°45'22"W |
| Latitude | 42.6525800 |
| Longitude | -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New York City
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area. It is located on the southern tip of Manhattan Island, at the mouth of the Hudson River. New York City is a major center for business, finance, media, and culture.
| Population | 8398748 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°42'51"N 74°0'21"W |
| Latitude | 40.7142700 |
| Longitude | -74.0059700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in New York City: Broadway (-74.006154,40.714356)
Estimated Travel Time Between Albany and New York City
The distance between Albany and New York City is 250 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 46 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Albany and New York City. The current time is 04:46:38.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 10 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 53 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 06 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 35 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 13 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 04 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 56 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.76 liters (5.48 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Albany and New York City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Albany to New York City is $20.64 (diesel $25.74).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $20.64 | $23.4 | $25.47 | $25.74 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in New York ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.764 (Diesel $4.694) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Albany and New York City (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Astoria, NY to Albany 152.33 miles (245 km)
Driving distance from Babylon, NY to Albany 191.94 miles (309 km)
Driving distance from Borough Park, NY to Albany 161.9 miles (261 km)
Driving distance from Bushwick, NY to Albany 155.54 miles (250 km)
Driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Albany 155.18 miles (250 km)
Driving distance from Gravesend, NY to Albany 159.12 miles (256 km)
