How far is Eaton, NY from Albany, NY?

The driving distance from Eaton, NY to Albany, NY is about 106 miles (170.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
105.99 mi
02h 06m
Flight
95.13 mi
153.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.13 mi
Kilometers
153.09 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.99 mi
Kilometers
170.57 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 3:09 AM EDT
Return by in Eaton
Sun, Apr 19, 5:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eaton
2026-04-19T01:02
Arrive Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 3:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eaton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Sharon Springs
NY

Human settlement in Schoharie County, New York, United States of America

From Eaton
52.4 mi
01h 03m
To Albany
53.6 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Sleet

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NW
Destination
46°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Route 26

    3 mi · 4 min · State Route 26

  2. 2

    Continue on Fargo Road

    2770 ft · 48 sec · Fargo Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    20.6 mi · 30 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    46.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    132 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit right

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany

    2339 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Loudonville, Arbor Hill

    1529 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 9 South: Arbor Hill, Henry Johnson Boulevard

    1488 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto US 9

    1444 ft · 22 sec · US 9

  17. 17

    Continue on Henry Johnson Boulevard

    2809 ft · 1 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    155 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Washington Avenue

    2658 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right

    9 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fargo Road
82.2 mi · 78%
New York State Thruway
9.58 mi · 9%
I 87 North
6.05 mi · 6%
State Route 26
3.02 mi · 3%
US 9
0.56 mi · 1%
Henry Johnson Boulevard
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Fargo Road

Continue straight

46.9 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
95.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sharon Springs
01h 03m from Eaton
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Sleet leaving Eaton and Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106 miles (170.6 km) and usually takes 02h 06m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sharon Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Eaton and 53.6 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.99 one way or $29.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Sleet around Eaton and Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Sharon Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sharon Springs, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sharon Springs.

RAIL

Amsterdam station

37 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
RAIL

Schenectady

55 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Union Station

60 mi away
321 Main St.
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

73 mi away
26 Station Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eaton and Albany. Straight-line distance: 95.13 mi (153.09 km).

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#1 Eaton

Town in New York, United States

Population4,705
Coordinates42.8497900, -75.6118500
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: State Route 26 (-75.611827, 42.849792)
End: Washington Avenue (-73.756162, 42.652644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.74 gal
14.16 L · about $14.99
Round trip
$29.99
7.48 gal · 28.32 L
Estimated CO2
33.2 kg one way
Round trip: 66.5 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $14.99 $29.99
Mid-grade $4.48 $16.76 $33.52
Premium $4.86 $18.18 $36.36
Diesel $4.69 $17.56 $35.11

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Eaton and Albany. The current time is 01:02:56.

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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.