How far is Bayville, NY from Albany, NY?

The driving distance from Bayville, NY to Albany, NY is about 177.9 miles (286.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
177.93 mi
03h 16m
Flight
120.77 mi
194.36 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.77 mi
Kilometers
194.36 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.93 mi
Kilometers
286.35 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 1:06 PM EDT
Return by in Bayville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayville
2026-04-19T09:50
Arrive Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 1:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bayville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Gardnertown
NY

Census-designated place in Orange County, New York

From Bayville
85 mi
01h 38m
To Albany
93 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SW
Destination
46°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mountain Avenue

    13 m · 8 sec · Mountain Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bayville Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Bayville Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ludlam Avenue

    1388 ft · 24 sec · Ludlam Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Bayville Bridge

    537 ft · 9 sec · Bayville Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on West Shore Road

    2 mi · 3 min · West Shore Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Lake Avenue

    2629 ft · 57 sec · Lake Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Glen Cove Road

    557 ft · 15 sec · Glen Cove Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Mill River Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Mill River Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Remsens Lane

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Remsens Lane

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Ripley Lane

    22 m · 4 sec · Ripley Lane

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Remsens Lane

    2508 ft · 1 min · Remsens Lane

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northern Boulevard

    11.4 mi · 20 min · Northern Boulevard

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Cross Island Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England

    2905 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus

    970 ft · 24 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight right

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah

    951 ft · 26 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 11 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

    111.7 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy

    1351 ft · 50 sec

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North, US 20 West: Downtown Albany

    1250 ft · 36 sec

  38. 38

    Turn straight onto Quay Street

    966 ft · 34 sec · Quay Street

  39. 39

    Turn left

    1827 ft · 60 sec

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    1488 ft · 45 sec · Pine Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    107 m · 15 sec · Washington Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
43 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
112 mi · 63%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 8%
Northern Boulevard
11.4 mi · 6%
NJ 4 West
6.85 mi · 4%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 4%
Cross Island Parkway
2.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

112 mi · 02h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.1 mi
120.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardnertown
01h 38m from Bayville
Leave By
10:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Bayville and Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177.9 miles (286.3 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Gardnertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85 miles from Bayville and 93 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.1 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 10:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.18 one way or $50.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bayville and Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Gardnertown

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gardnertown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

22 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

41 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

44 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Yonkers station

68 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayville and Albany. Straight-line distance: 120.77 mi (194.36 km).

Bayville

#1 Bayville

Village in Nassau County, New York, United States

Population6,695
Coordinates40.9106500, -73.5620700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Mountain Avenue (-73.562215, 40.910666)
End: Washington Avenue (-73.756162, 42.652644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.28 gal
23.77 L · about $25.18
Round trip
$50.35
12.56 gal · 47.54 L
Estimated CO2
55.8 kg one way
Round trip: 111.6 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $25.18 $50.35
Mid-grade $4.48 $28.14 $56.28
Premium $4.86 $30.53 $61.05
Diesel $4.69 $29.48 $58.96

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bayville and Albany. The current time is 09:50:47.

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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.