How far is Greenwich, NY from Albany, NY?

The driving distance from Greenwich, NY to Albany, NY is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (53 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
36.41 mi
00h 49m
Flight
32.96 mi
53.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.96 mi
Kilometers
53.04 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.41 mi
Kilometers
58.6 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Sat, Apr 18, 11:48 PM EDT
Return by in Greenwich
Sun, Apr 19, 12:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwich
2026-04-18T22:58
Arrive Albany
Sat, Apr 18, 11:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenwich
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
Schaghticoke
NY

Village in New York, USA

From Greenwich
18.2 mi
00h 24m
To Albany
18.2 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Salem Street

    82 m · 17 sec · Salem Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    18 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hill Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Hill Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Hegeman Bridge Road

    3248 ft · 2 min · Hegeman Bridge Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    22.3 mi · 34 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Plank Road

    142 m · 19 sec · Plank Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Oakwood Avenue

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Oakwood Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on 10th Street

    119 m · 14 sec · 10th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Hoosick Street

    156 m · 17 sec · Hoosick Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    2780 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    7.1 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North: Clinton Avenue

    2119 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Clinton Avenue

    160 m · 23 sec · Clinton Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Chapel Street

    847 ft · 27 sec · Chapel Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Columbia Street

    147 m · 18 sec · Columbia Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Eagle Street

    569 ft · 23 sec · Eagle Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    107 m · 15 sec · Washington Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hoosick Street
7.2 mi · 20%
Oakwood Avenue
3.38 mi · 9%
Hill Street
1.16 mi · 3%
Hegeman Bridge Road
0.62 mi · 2%
US 9 North
0.4 mi · 1%
Chapel Street
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

22.3 mi · 00h 35m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
32.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schaghticoke
00h 24m from Greenwich
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Greenwich and Partly Sunny near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Schaghticoke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Greenwich and 18.2 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 32.9 miles (53 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Greenwich and Partly Sunny near Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Schaghticoke

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

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

BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

25 mi away
267 Union Avenue
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

27 mi away
26 Station Lane
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

31 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

31 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwich and Albany. Straight-line distance: 32.96 mi (53.04 km).

Greenwich

#1 Greenwich

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

Population1,698
Coordinates43.0906300, -73.4987300
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Salem Street (-73.498756, 43.090691)
End: Washington Avenue (-73.756162, 42.652644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.86 L · about $5.13
Round trip
$10.26
2.56 gal · 9.72 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.13 $10.26
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.74 $11.47
Premium $4.86 $6.22 $12.44
Diesel $4.69 $6.01 $12.02

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 Greenwich and Albany. The current time is 22:58:51.

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.