How far is Bath, NY from Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Bath, NY to Albany, NY is about 233.6 miles (375.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m 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 42m.
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.
Village in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bath and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bath and Albany.
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Start on East Washington Street
18 m · 10 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn left onto Liberty Street
1275 ft · 29 sec · Liberty Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Steuben Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Steuben Street
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Continue on State Highway 415
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 415
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Turn straight onto Babcock Hollow Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Babcock Hollow Road
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Take the ramp left
1739 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
91.4 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 88 East: Albany
117.5 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany
2339 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
9.6 mi · 11 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Loudonville, Arbor Hill
1529 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 9 South: Arbor Hill, Henry Johnson Boulevard
1488 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto US 9
1444 ft · 22 sec · US 9
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Continue on Henry Johnson Boulevard
2809 ft · 1 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
155 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Washington Avenue
2658 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn right
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bath and Albany.
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 88 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 88 East: Albany
118 mi · 02h 17m
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.
Cloudy leaving Bath and Mostly Cloudy near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bath to Albany?
The road trip is about 233.6 miles (375.9 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?
Afton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.1 miles from Bath and 117.4 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.9 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 9:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.03 one way or $66.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Bath and Mostly Cloudy near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Afton
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 Afton.
Scranton, PA
Union Station
Rome station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bath and Albany. Straight-line distance: 182.73 mi (294.08 km).
#1 Bath
Village in New York
| Population | 5,638 |
| Coordinates | 42.3370200, -77.3177600 |
| Altitude | 338 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington Avenue (-73.756162, 42.652644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 376 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
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 | $33.03 | $66.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $36.92 | $73.85 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $40.05 | $80.11 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $38.68 | $77.36 |
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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