How far is Greenville, NY from Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Greenville, NY to Albany, NY is about 26 miles (41.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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.
Village in town of Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Albany.
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Start on the route
5 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 32
7.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 32
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Continue on Indian Fields Road
9 mi · 13 min · Indian Fields Road
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Continue on Feura Bush Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Feura Bush Road
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Turn straight onto Elm Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Elm Avenue
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Turn right onto Delmar Bypass
3.3 mi · 5 min · Delmar Bypass
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Continue on US 9W NY 32
1348 ft · 26 sec · US 9W NY 32
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Continue on Route 9W
2041 ft · 46 sec · Route 9W
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Continue on Southern Boulevard
2347 ft · 1 min · Southern Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 787 North: Rensselaer, Troy
1002 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 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 Greenville 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.
Indian Fields Road
Continue on Indian Fields Road
9.01 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Greenville 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 Greenville to Albany?
The road trip is about 26 miles (41.9 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Tarrytown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Greenville and 13 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.69 one way or $7.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Greenville and Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Tarrytown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Albany–Rensselaer
Schenectady
Hudson
Amsterdam station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Albany. Straight-line distance: 21.26 mi (34.21 km).
#1 Greenville
Town in Greene County, New York, United States
| Population | 4,668 |
| Coordinates | 42.4153600, -74.0220800 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.69 | $7.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.12 | $8.25 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
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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