How far is Albany, NY from Perth, NY?

The driving distance from Albany, NY to Perth, NY is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.82 mi
00h 55m
Flight
33.59 mi
54.05 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.59 mi
Kilometers
54.05 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.82 mi
Kilometers
64.08 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Perth
Sat, Apr 18, 1:23 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Sat, Apr 18, 2:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-18T00:27
Arrive Perth
Sat, Apr 18, 1:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Scotia
NY

Village in Schenectady County, New York, United States

From Albany
19.9 mi
00h 27m
To Perth
19.9 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SE
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    25.5 mi · 30 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 30: Amsterdam

    2042 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    112 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    1.6 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 30

    1061 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 30

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Market Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Market Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Perth Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Perth Road

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 30

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 30

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Perth-Johnstown Road

    25 m · 3 sec · Perth-Johnstown Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    16 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
31.2 mi · 78%
State Highway 30
2.61 mi · 7%
Perth Road
1.96 mi · 5%
Market Street
0.96 mi · 2%
Henry Johnson Boulevard
0.78 mi · 2%
Washington Avenue
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left

25.5 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
33.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scotia
00h 27m from Albany
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Albany and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Perth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km) and usually takes 00h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Scotia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Albany and 19.9 miles from Perth.

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

The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.65 one way or $11.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Albany and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Perth.

Stop Ideas Near Scotia

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Scotia and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 3.9 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

Amsterdam City Hall

Amsterdam , NY
61 Church St, Amsterdam, NY 12010
Rating 4.1/5 20 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Scotia.

RAIL

Schenectady

2 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Amsterdam station

24 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

27 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

31 mi away
26 Station Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Perth. Straight-line distance: 33.59 mi (54.05 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of New York State.

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

Town in New York, United States

Population3,444
Coordinates43.0175700, -74.1940200
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-73.75623, 42.65258)
End: Perth (-74.19402, 43.01757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.32 L · about $5.65
Round trip
$11.31
2.82 gal · 10.64 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.65 $11.31
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.32 $12.64
Premium $4.86 $6.85 $13.71
Diesel $4.69 $6.62 $13.24

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Perth. The current time is 00:27:15.

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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.