How far is East Greenbush, NY from Albany, NY?
The driving distance from East Greenbush, NY to Albany, NY is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Rensselaer County, New York
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Greenbush and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Greenbush and Albany.
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Start on Columbia Turnpike
3.5 mi · 7 min · Columbia Turnpike
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Continue on Columbia Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Columbia Street
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Keep slight left to continue on South Mall Arterial
876 ft · 25 sec · South Mall Arterial
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Keep slight right to continue on US 20 West, NY 32
1493 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on Market Street
152 m · 16 sec · Market Street
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Keep slight right
843 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Eagle Street
762 ft · 23 sec · Eagle Street
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Turn straight onto Washington Avenue
152 m · 20 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left
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 East Greenbush and Albany.
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.
Columbia Turnpike
Start on Columbia Turnpike
3.53 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Greenbush to Albany?
The road trip is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Hampton Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.8 miles from East Greenbush and 2.8 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 8:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.80 one way or $1.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Hampton Manor
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Albany–Rensselaer
Schenectady
Hudson
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Greenbush and Albany. Straight-line distance: 5.08 mi (8.18 km).
#1 East Greenbush
Town in New York state
| Population | 16,127 |
| Coordinates | 42.5909100, -73.7017900 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| 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: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.80 | $1.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $0.90 | $1.79 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.97 | $1.94 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $0.94 | $1.88 |
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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