How far is Brighton, NY from Albany, NY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Brighton and Albany is 258.5 miles (416.02 km).

Flight distance from Brighton, NY to Albany, NY is 258.5 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from Brighton to Albany with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Brighton, New York to Albany, New York is: 286.63 miles (461.29 km) by car.

Driving from Brighton to Albany will take approximately 04 hours 32 minutes.

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#1 Brighton

Town in Monroe County, New York, USA

Population 35776
GPS Coordinates 42°59'28"N 78°50'13"W
Latitude 42.9911700
Longitude -78.8369800
Altitude 178
Country United States
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#2 Albany

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

Estimated Travel Time Between Brighton and Albany

The distance between Brighton and Albany is 461 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 07 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 Brighton and Albany. The current time is 14:09:31.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 09 hours 33 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 07 hours 09 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 43 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 46 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 05 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 49 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 34 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 38.29 liters (10.11 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Brighton and Albany.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Brighton to Albany is $38.07 (diesel $47.48).

New York gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.76 $4.27 $4.64 $4.69
Total $38.07 $43.17 $46.97 $47.48

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 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

Distance to Other Cities

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