How far is Brighton, NY from Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Brighton, NY to Albany, NY is about 223.2 miles (359.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195 miles (313.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m 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 03h 32m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Oneida County, New York, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brighton and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brighton and Albany.
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Start on the route
54 m · 19 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Halstead Street
971 ft · 48 sec · Halstead Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Winton Road
138 m · 15 sec · North Winton Road
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Turn left onto University Avenue
897 ft · 20 sec · University Avenue
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Turn left onto East Avenue
1553 ft · 35 sec · East Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 490 East
2239 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eastern Expressway
10.8 mi · 13 min · Eastern Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany
3238 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
201.7 mi · 3 hr 53 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 Brighton and Albany.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
202 mi · 03h 53m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Brighton and Chance Rain Showers near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brighton to Albany?
The road trip is about 223.2 miles (359.2 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
Verona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.9 miles from Brighton and 112.3 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195 miles (313.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 9:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.55 one way or $63.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brighton and Chance Rain Showers near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Verona
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 Verona.
Rome station
Union Station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brighton and Albany. Straight-line distance: 195.05 mi (313.9 km).
#1 Brighton
Town in Monroe County, New York, USA
| Population | 36,609 |
| Coordinates | 43.1475600, -77.5505500 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| 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: 359 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $31.55 | $63.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $35.27 | $70.53 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $38.26 | $76.51 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $36.94 | $73.88 |
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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