How far is Greenburgh, NY from Albany, NY?

The driving distance from Greenburgh, NY to Albany, NY is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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
135.28 mi
02h 09m
Flight
112 mi
180.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112 mi
Kilometers
180.25 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.28 mi
Kilometers
217.71 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 8:37 AM EDT
Return by in Greenburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 10:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenburgh
2026-04-19T06:27
Arrive Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 8:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenburgh
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
New Paltz
NY

Town in New York

From Greenburgh
67.6 mi
01h 04m
To Albany
67.7 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N
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 Greenburgh and Albany.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Saw Mill River Parkway

    3195 ft · 55 sec · Saw Mill River Parkway

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87: Tappan Zee Bridge

    2797 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    19.2 mi · 25 min · New York State Thruway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 9 min · New York State Thruway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy

    1351 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North, US 20 West: Downtown Albany

    1250 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Quay Street

    966 ft · 34 sec · Quay Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1827 ft · 60 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    1488 ft · 45 sec · Pine Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    107 m · 15 sec · Washington Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenburgh 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
131 mi · 97%
I 787
1.85 mi · 1%
Saw Mill River Parkway
0.61 mi
I 87
0.53 mi
Pine Street
0.28 mi
US 9 North
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

112 mi · 02h 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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
112 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Paltz
01h 04m from Greenburgh
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Greenburgh 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 Greenburgh to Albany?

The road trip is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

New Paltz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.6 miles from Greenburgh and 67.7 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 112 miles (180.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.12 one way or $38.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Paltz

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Paltz, 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 New Paltz.

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

13 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

22 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Hudson

61 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

64 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenburgh and Albany. Straight-line distance: 112 mi (180.25 km).

Greenburgh

#1 Greenburgh

Town

Population90,543
Coordinates41.0328700, -73.8429100
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: SMP (-73.843236, 41.033066)
End: Washington Avenue (-73.756162, 42.652644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.77 gal
18.07 L · about $19.12
Round trip
$38.25
9.54 gal · 36.14 L
Estimated CO2
42.4 kg one way
Round trip: 84.8 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $19.12 $38.25
Mid-grade $4.48 $21.37 $42.75
Premium $4.86 $23.19 $46.37
Diesel $4.69 $22.39 $44.78

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 Greenburgh and Albany. The current time is 06:27:28.

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.