How far is Albany, NY from Porter, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Porter, NY is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Washington County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Porter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Porter.
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Start on the route
9 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
107 m · 10 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto Eagle Street
48 m · 4 sec · Eagle Street
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Turn slight right onto Pine Street
840 ft · 33 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto North Pearl Street
947 ft · 35 sec · North Pearl Street
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Turn right
87 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 787 North: Troy
2386 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 7 East: Troy, Bennington
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto 10th Street
119 m · 11 sec · 10th Street
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Continue on Oakwood Avenue
3.4 mi · 7 min · Oakwood Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Plank Road
142 m · 21 sec · Plank Road
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Turn left onto Leversee Road
2943 ft · 1 min · Leversee Road
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Continue on Brickyard Road
158 m · 13 sec · Brickyard Road
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Continue on Speigletown Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Speigletown Road
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Continue on State Highway 40
6.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 40
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Continue on South Main Street
14.2 mi · 21 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Hegeman Bridge Road
3248 ft · 1 min · Hegeman Bridge Road
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Continue on Hill Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Hill Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
18 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Salem Street
31 m · 3 sec · Salem Street
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Continue on Salem Street
10.3 mi · 16 min · Salem Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 22
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on South Main Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
8.3 mi · 11 min · State Highway 22
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Turn left onto South Grimes Hill Road
39 m · 6 sec · South Grimes Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Grimes Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Porter.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Main Street
Continue on South Main Street
14.2 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Albany and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Porter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Porter?
The road trip is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Easton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Albany and 28.8 miles from Porter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.18 one way or $16.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Albany and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Porter.
Stop Ideas Near Easton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Easton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Porter. Straight-line distance: 50.47 mi (81.23 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Porter
Town in Niagara County, New York, United States
| Population | 6,503 |
| Coordinates | 43.2936900, -73.2776100 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
End: Porter (-73.27761, 43.29369)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $8.18 | $16.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.92 | $19.83 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $9.58 | $19.15 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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