How far is Harrison, NY from Albany, NY?

The driving distance from Harrison, NY to Albany, NY is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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
140.29 mi
02h 24m
Flight
116.35 mi
187.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.35 mi
Kilometers
187.24 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.29 mi
Kilometers
225.78 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Wed, Apr 22, 8:13 PM EDT
Return by in Harrison
Wed, Apr 22, 10:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrison
2026-04-22T17:49
Arrive Albany
Wed, Apr 22, 8:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrison
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
Clintondale
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From Harrison
72.5 mi
01h 12m
To Albany
67.8 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SE
Destination
51°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Halstead Avenue

    15 m · 6 sec · Halstead Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harrison Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Harrison Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on North Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1425 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287 West: White Plains

    1082 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Westchester Avenue

    1675 ft · 33 sec · Westchester Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 287 West

    785 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Cross Westchester Expressway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Cross Westchester Expressway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto New York State Thruway

    18.1 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

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

  12. 12

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

    1351 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

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

    1250 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Quay Street

    966 ft · 34 sec · Quay Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1299 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Street

    1520 ft · 51 sec · State Street

  18. 18

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

    55 m · 5 sec · Eagle Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Washington Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Washington Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left

    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 Harrison and Albany.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
130 mi · 93%
Cross Westchester Expressway
7.66 mi · 5%
I 787
1.85 mi · 1%
North Street
1.45 mi · 1%
Harrison Avenue
1.32 mi · 1%
Hutchinson River Parkway
0.93 mi · 1%
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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
116.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clintondale
01h 12m from Harrison
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Harrison 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 Harrison to Albany?

The road trip is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Clintondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Harrison and 67.8 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.84 one way or $39.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Harrison and Chance Rain Showers near Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Clintondale

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

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

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

9 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

26 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

58 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Hudson

65 mi away
69 South Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrison and Albany. Straight-line distance: 116.35 mi (187.24 km).

Harrison

#1 Harrison

Community (coterminous town-village) in Westchester County, New York

Population28,959
Coordinates40.9689900, -73.7126300
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Halstead Avenue (-73.712615, 40.968919)
End: Washington Avenue (-73.756162, 42.652644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.95 gal
18.74 L · about $19.84
Round trip
$39.69
9.9 gal · 37.48 L
Estimated CO2
44 kg one way
Round trip: 88 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $19.84 $39.69
Mid-grade $4.48 $22.18 $44.36
Premium $4.86 $24.06 $48.12
Diesel $4.69 $23.24 $46.47

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrison and Albany. The current time is 17:49:12.

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.