How far is East New York, NY from Albany, NY?
The driving distance from East New York, NY to Albany, NY is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East New York and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East New York and Albany.
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Start on Cleveland Street
27 m · 7 sec · Cleveland Street
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Turn right onto Livonia Avenue
71 m · 16 sec · Livonia Avenue
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Turn right onto Ashford Street
1709 ft · 1 min · Ashford Street
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Turn left onto Sutter Avenue
3064 ft · 2 min · Sutter Avenue
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
3241 ft · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cypress Avenue, Vermont Place
156 m · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Place
1078 ft · 40 sec · Vermont Place
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cypress Avenue
2140 ft · 1 min · Cypress Avenue
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Turn right onto Cooper Avenue
150 m · 10 sec · Cooper Avenue
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Continue on Cooper Avenue
1368 ft · 32 sec · Cooper Avenue
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Turn slight left onto 62nd Street
1163 ft · 1 min · 62nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Myrtle Avenue
102 m · 11 sec · Myrtle Avenue
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Turn right onto Fresh Pond Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Fresh Pond Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Flushing Avenue
892 ft · 17 sec · Flushing Avenue
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Turn straight onto Grand Avenue
1777 ft · 42 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto 69th Street
1 mi · 3 min · 69th Street
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Turn left onto Queens Boulevard
87 m · 10 sec · Queens Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
770 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1.5 km · 2 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
1.1 mi · 2 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
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Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1.6 mi · 3 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward Manhattan, Randalls Island
821 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Manhattan, Randalls Island
2737 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1857 ft · 42 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Keep slight right to continue on Harlem River Drive North, 125th Street, 2nd Avenue
39 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Harlem River Drive North
1962 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight right onto Harlem River Drive
2.3 mi · 4 min · Harlem River Drive
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge, Amsterdam Avenue, West 179 Street
2580 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
745 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge (Upper Level)
549 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Trans-Manhattan Expressway
2220 ft · 42 sec · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue straight
2659 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
3214 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
559 ft · 9 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
1270 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus
970 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight right
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
951 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
1302 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
877 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
111.7 mi · 2 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
1351 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North, US 20 West: Downtown Albany
1250 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Quay Street
966 ft · 34 sec · Quay Street
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Turn left
1299 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto State Street
1520 ft · 51 sec · State Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Eagle Street
55 m · 5 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 New York and Albany.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 87 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
112 mi · 02h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving East New York 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 East New York to Albany?
The road trip is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Plattekill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.5 miles from East New York and 85.6 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 10:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.09 one way or $46.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East New York and Chance Rain Showers near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Plattekill
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 Plattekill.
Poughkeepsie station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Croton–Harmon station
Hudson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East New York and Albany. Straight-line distance: 137.36 mi (221.06 km).
#1 East New York
Residential neighborhood in the eastern section of the borough of Brooklyn in New York City, United States
| Population | 173,198 |
| Coordinates | 40.6667700, -73.8823600 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $23.09 | $46.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $25.81 | $51.62 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $28.00 | $56.00 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $27.04 | $54.07 |
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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