How far is Albany, NY from Richland, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Richland, NY is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Herkimer 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 Richland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Richland.
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Start on the route
9 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
2407 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue
745 ft · 25 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Henry Johnson Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90: Buffalo, Boston
1373 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
2801 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
84.7 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 790, NY 8, NY 12: Utica
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right
1013 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on North Genesee Street
553 ft · 10 sec · North Genesee Street
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Turn right onto Auert Avenue
100 m · 4 sec · Auert Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
800 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Continue on State Route 49
13.7 mi · 16 min · State Route 49
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Take the exit slight right
19 mi · 28 min
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Turn right onto Union Street
2026 ft · 60 sec · Union Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1108 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Oswego Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Oswego Street
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Continue on State Highway 13
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on Westdale Road
1725 ft · 29 sec · Westdale Road
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Continue on State Highway 13
18.1 mi · 27 min · State Highway 13
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Turn right onto County Route 48
2.9 mi · 7 min · County Route 48
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Continue on County Route 48
136 m · 15 sec · County Route 48
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Turn left onto North Ridge Road
56 m · 8 sec · North Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Richland-Orwell Road
671 ft · 19 sec · Richland-Orwell Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Richland-Orwell Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Richland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 West
Keep slight left
84.7 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Albany and Chance Rain Showers near Richland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Richland?
The road trip is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
Herkimer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from Albany and 75.4 miles from Richland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 10:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.33 one way or $42.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Albany and Chance Rain Showers near Richland.
Stop Ideas Near Herkimer
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 Herkimer.
Union Station
Rome station
Amsterdam station
Schenectady
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Richland. Straight-line distance: 131.8 mi (212.11 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richland
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 5,526 |
| Coordinates | 43.5695100, -76.0477000 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richland (-76.0477, 43.56951)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $21.33 | $42.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $23.84 | $47.68 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $25.86 | $51.72 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $24.97 | $49.94 |
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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