How far is Boston, NY from Albany, NY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Boston and Albany is 253.15 miles (407.4 km).

Flight distance from Boston, NY to Albany, NY is 253.15 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 36 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 33 minutes to travel from Boston to Albany with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Boston, New York to Albany, New York is: 305.62 miles (491.84 km) by car.

Driving from Boston to Albany will take approximately 04 hours 49 minutes.

#1 Boston

Town in New York, USA

Population	8069
GPS Coordinates	42°37'44"N 78°44'15"W
Latitude	42.6289500
Longitude	-78.7375300
Altitude	287
Country	United States

The capital of New York State. It is located on the Hudson River in the eastern part of the state. Albany is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Empire State Plaza and the New York State Museum.

Population	95429
GPS Coordinates	42°39'9"N 73°45'22"W
Latitude	42.6525800
Longitude	-73.7562300
Altitude	45
Country	United States

Starting point in Boston: Boston Cross Road (-78.737523,42.628929)
Ending point in Albany: Washington Avenue (-73.756162,42.652644)

Estimated Travel Time Between Boston and Albany

The distance between Boston and Albany is 492 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 27 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Boston and Albany. The current time is 09:12:49.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	10 hours 10 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	07 hours 38 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	06 hours 06 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	05 hours 05 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	04 hours 21 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	04 hours 04 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	03 hours 48 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 40.82 liters (10.78 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Boston and Albany.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Boston to Albany is $40.59 (diesel $50.62).

New York gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.76	$4.27	$4.64	$4.69
Total	$40.59	$46.03	$50.08	$50.62

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in New York ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.764 (Diesel $4.694) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Boston and Albany (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.