How far is Albany, NY from Newark, NY?

The driving distance from Albany, NY to Newark, NY is about 200.8 miles (323.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m 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
200.76 mi
03h 57m
Flight
171.31 mi
275.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.31 mi
Kilometers
275.69 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.76 mi
Kilometers
323.09 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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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 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 6:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-22T22:43
Arrive Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:04 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
Oriskany
NY

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

From Albany
100.2 mi
01h 58m
To Newark
100.6 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    179.2 mi · 3 hr 27 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 14: Geneva, Lyons

    695 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on NY 14: Geneva, Lyons

    2992 ft · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    37 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Forgham Street

    1271 ft · 16 sec · Forgham Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 31

    4.5 mi · 5 min · State Route 31

  15. 15

    Continue on East Union Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Union Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    10 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
185 mi · 92%
State Route 31
4.47 mi · 2%
East Union Street
1.27 mi · 1%
Henry Johnson Boulevard
0.78 mi
NY 14
0.72 mi
Washington Avenue
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left

179 mi · 03h 27m

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
03h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
171.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oriskany
01h 58m from Albany
Leave By
9:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Newark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 200.8 miles (323.1 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

Oriskany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.2 miles from Albany and 100.6 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 9:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.42 one way or $56.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Newark.

Stop Ideas Near Oriskany

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

11 mi away
321 Main St.
RAIL

Rome station

11 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

67 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

72 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Newark. Straight-line distance: 171.31 mi (275.69 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of New York State.

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

#2 Newark

Village in Wayne County, New York, United States

Population8,750
Coordinates43.0467300, -77.0952500
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-73.75623, 42.65258)
End: Newark (-77.09525, 43.04673)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 323 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.09 gal
26.82 L · about $28.42
Round trip
$56.85
14.18 gal · 53.64 L
Estimated CO2
63 kg one way
Round trip: 126 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $28.42 $56.85
Mid-grade $4.48 $31.77 $63.54
Premium $4.86 $34.46 $68.93
Diesel $4.69 $33.28 $66.56

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 Newark. The current time is 22:43:08.

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.