How far is Albany, NY from Norfolk, NY?

The driving distance from Albany, NY to Norfolk, NY is about 204.5 miles (329.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 31m 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
204.48 mi
04h 45m
Flight
160.72 mi
258.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.72 mi
Kilometers
258.66 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.48 mi
Kilometers
329.08 km
Drive Time
04h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 12:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-19T03:14
Arrive Norfolk
Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 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
7:28 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
Stillwater
NY

Town in New York, United States

From Albany
102.2 mi
02h 22m
To Norfolk
102.3 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph W
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    71 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Adirondack Northway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Pottersville, Minerva

    1346 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Valley Farm Road

    1941 ft · 50 sec · Valley Farm Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1157 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Olmstedville Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Olmstedville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on County Highway 29

    1.2 mi · 2 min · County Highway 29

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Donnelly Road

    3076 ft · 1 min · Donnelly Road

  15. 15

    Continue on A P Morse Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · A P Morse Highway

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto State Highway 28N

    29.6 mi · 42 min · State Highway 28N

  17. 17

    Continue on Newcomb Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Newcomb Road

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 28N

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 28N

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Adirondack Trail

    2171 ft · 53 sec · Adirondack Trail

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Lake Street

    1628 ft · 40 sec · Lake Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Adirondack Trail

    18.2 mi · 25 min · Adirondack Trail

  22. 22

    Continue on Moody Road

    2469 ft · 47 sec · Moody Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Adirondack Trail

    1.2 km · 1 min · Adirondack Trail

  24. 24

    Continue on Wawbeek Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Wawbeek Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Park Street

    911 ft · 34 sec · Park Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    86 m · 13 sec · Mill Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    791 ft · 25 sec · Lake Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Demars Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Demars Boulevard

  29. 29

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on State Route 3

    14.8 mi · 20 min · State Route 3

  31. 31

    Turn right onto State Highway 56

    31.4 mi · 47 min · State Highway 56

  32. 32

    Continue on Pierrepont Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Pierrepont Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1229 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Market Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  35. 35

    Continue on State Highway 56

    3.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 56

  36. 36

    Continue on South Main Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  37. 37

    Continue on West Main Street

    2363 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Hepburn Street

    45 m · 7 sec · Hepburn Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hepburn Street

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adirondack Northway
71 mi · 35%
State Highway 56
35 mi · 17%
State Highway 28N
30.3 mi · 15%
Adirondack Trail
19.3 mi · 9%
State Route 3
14.8 mi · 7%
Loudon Road
5.83 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Adirondack Northway

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

71 mi · 01h 23m

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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.8 mi
160.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stillwater
02h 22m from Albany
Leave By
7:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Albany and Rain Showers Likely near Norfolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 204.5 miles (329.1 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?

Stillwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.2 miles from Albany and 102.3 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 7:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.90 one way or $57.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Albany and Rain Showers Likely near Norfolk.

Stop Ideas Near Stillwater

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

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

BUS

Lake Placid, New York

48 mi away
1 Mirror Lake Drive
RAIL

Port Henry station

52 mi away
20 Park Place
RAIL

Ticonderoga station

53 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt
RAIL

Westport station

61 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 160.72 mi (258.66 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of New York State.

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

Town in New York USA

Population4,397
Coordinates44.8008900, -74.9910300
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-73.75623, 42.65258)
End: Norfolk (-74.99103, 44.80089)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 329 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.21 gal
27.31 L · about $28.90
Round trip
$57.81
14.42 gal · 54.62 L
Estimated CO2
64.1 kg one way
Round trip: 128.2 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $28.90 $57.81
Mid-grade $4.48 $32.31 $64.62
Premium $4.86 $35.05 $70.10
Diesel $4.69 $33.84 $67.69

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Norfolk. The current time is 03:14:20.

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.