How far is Brunswick, NY from Albany, NY?

The driving distance from Brunswick, NY to Albany, NY is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.29 mi
00h 26m
Flight
11.45 mi
18.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.45 mi
Kilometers
18.42 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.29 mi
Kilometers
27.83 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Sun, May 31, 11:33 AM EDT
Return by in Brunswick
Sun, May 31, 11:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brunswick
2026-05-31T11:06
Arrive Albany
Sun, May 31, 11:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brunswick
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Troy
NY

The most populous city in Rensselaer County, New York.

From Brunswick
6.9 mi
00h 13m
To Albany
10.4 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W
Destination
39°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 31 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on White Church Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · White Church Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 2

    1270 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 2

  4. 4

    Continue on Brunswick Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Brunswick Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pawling Avenue

    151 m · 19 sec · Pawling Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Linden Avenue

    2381 ft · 1 min · Linden Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Spring Avenue

    911 ft · 29 sec · Spring Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Ida Street

    2004 ft · 1 min · Ida Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    2250 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street

  10. 10

    Continue on 4th Street

    2395 ft · 1 min · 4th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Burden Avenue

    1490 ft · 44 sec · Burden Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on High Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · High Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 787 South: Albany

    1.1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North: Clinton Avenue

    2119 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Clinton Avenue

    160 m · 23 sec · Clinton Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Chapel Street

    847 ft · 27 sec · Chapel Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Columbia Street

    147 m · 18 sec · Columbia Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Eagle Street

    569 ft · 23 sec · Eagle Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    107 m · 15 sec · Washington Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
127.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brunswick Road
4.86 mi · 28%
I 787 South
3.62 mi · 21%
White Church Road
1.14 mi · 7%
High Street
0.77 mi · 4%
4th Street
0.45 mi · 3%
Linden Avenue
0.45 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Brunswick Road

Continue on Brunswick Road

4.86 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
11.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
00h 13m from Brunswick
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brunswick and Clear near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from Brunswick and 10.4 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brunswick and Clear near Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Troy and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Albany City Hall
Meeting point 5.9 mi away

Albany City Hall

Albany , NY
24 Eagle St, Albany, NY 12207
Rating 4.0/5 68 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

10 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

23 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

39 mi away
267 Union Avenue
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

40 mi away
26 Station Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brunswick and Albany. Straight-line distance: 11.45 mi (18.42 km).

Brunswick

#1 Brunswick

Town in New York

Population13,048
Coordinates42.7359100, -73.5615000
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: White Church Lane (-73.56157, 42.735954)
End: Washington Avenue (-73.756162, 42.652644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.31 L · about $2.45
Round trip
$4.89
1.22 gal · 4.62 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.45 $4.89
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.73 $5.47
Premium $4.86 $2.97 $5.93
Diesel $4.69 $2.86 $5.73

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Brunswick and Albany. The current time is 11:06:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.