How far is Albany, NY from Riga, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Riga, NY is about 238.9 miles (384.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211 miles (339.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 32m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Riga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Riga.
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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
227.4 mi · 4 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ontario Service Area
135 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right
922 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
26 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
540 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Vallance Road
2836 ft · 2 min · Vallance Road
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Turn left onto Beulah Road
1798 ft · 49 sec · Beulah Road
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Continue on Malloch Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Malloch Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Chili-Riga Center Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Chili-Riga Center Road
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Turn left onto Churchville-Riga Road
19 m · 1 sec · Churchville-Riga Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Churchville-Riga Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Riga.
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
227 mi · 04h 23m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Riga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Riga?
The road trip is about 238.9 miles (384.5 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?
Wampsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.2 miles from Albany and 119.7 miles from Riga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211 miles (339.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 $33.80 one way or $67.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Riga.
Stop Ideas Near Wampsville
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 Wampsville.
Rome station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Union Station
Empire Expo Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Riga. Straight-line distance: 211.01 mi (339.58 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riga
City in Monroe County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 5,649 |
| Coordinates | 43.0695100, -77.8839000 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riga (-77.8839, 43.06951)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 384 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $33.80 | $67.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $37.77 | $75.55 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $40.98 | $81.96 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $39.57 | $79.14 |
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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