How far is Hartland, NY from Albany, NY?

The driving distance from Hartland, NY to Albany, NY is about 279.7 miles (450.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.1 miles (397.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
279.73 mi
04h 33m
Flight
247.09 mi
397.65 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.09 mi
Kilometers
397.65 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.73 mi
Kilometers
450.18 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Sat, Apr 18, 8:19 AM EDT
Return by in Hartland
Sat, Apr 18, 12:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartland
2026-04-18T03:45
Arrive Albany
Sat, Apr 18, 8:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hartland
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Mattydale
NY

Census-designated place in Onondaga County, New York

From Hartland
141 mi
02h 16m
To Albany
138.8 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S
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 Hartland and Albany.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hartland Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Hartland Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    1655 ft · 56 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Rochester Road

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Rochester Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Telegraph Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Telegraph Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Maple Ridge Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Maple Ridge Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    1.3 km · 57 sec · East Center Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Million Dollar Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Million Dollar Highway

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto State Route 31

    7.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 31

  10. 10

    Continue on West Avenue

    2.2 mi · 2 min · West Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 31

    3.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 31

  12. 12

    Continue on Fancher Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Fancher Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto State Route 31

    1448 ft · 19 sec · State Route 31

  14. 14

    Continue on Holley Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Holley Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West Albion Street

    2823 ft · 37 sec · West Albion Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Wright Street

    539 ft · 7 sec · Wright Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Public Square

    125 m · 5 sec · Public Square

  18. 18

    Continue on Mechanic Street

    116 m · 5 sec · Mechanic Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Street

    2674 ft · 1 min · State Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Brockport-Holley Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Brockport-Holley Road

  21. 21

    Continue on West Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · West Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Redman Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Redman Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Fourth Section Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Fourth Section Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Brockport-Spencerport Road

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Brockport-Spencerport Road

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 490 East: Rochester

    2778 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight right onto Western Expressway

    20.1 mi · 26 min · Western Expressway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany

    3238 ft · 42 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    201.7 mi · 3 hr 53 min · New York State Thruway

  30. 30

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  32. 32

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

    1529 ft · 29 sec

  33. 33

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

    1488 ft · 28 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto US 9

    1444 ft · 22 sec · US 9

  35. 35

    Continue on Henry Johnson Boulevard

    2809 ft · 1 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    155 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn slight left onto Washington Avenue

    2658 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn right

    9 m · 2 sec

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartland 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
39 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
202 mi · 72%
Western Expressway
20.1 mi · 7%
Brockport-Spencerport Road
12.3 mi · 4%
State Route 31
11.2 mi · 4%
I 87 North
6.05 mi · 2%
Rochester Road
4.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

202 mi · 03h 53m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.6 mi
247.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mattydale
02h 16m from Hartland
Leave By
7:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hartland 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 Hartland to Albany?

The road trip is about 279.7 miles (450.2 km) and usually takes 04h 33m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mattydale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141 miles from Hartland and 138.8 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 247.1 miles (397.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.57 one way or $79.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hartland and Partly Sunny near Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Mattydale

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mattydale and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe
Coffee break 3 mi away

City Hall Cafe

Syracuse , NY
300 S State St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.6/5 32 reviews Coffee shop
Syracuse City Hall
Meeting point 2.9 mi away

Syracuse City Hall

Syracuse , NY
233 E Washington St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.0/5 26 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mattydale.

RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

1 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

6 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

Rome station

57 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

75 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartland and Albany. Straight-line distance: 247.09 mi (397.65 km).

Hartland

#1 Hartland

Town in New York, United States

Population3,802
Coordinates43.2400600, -78.5761400
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartland Road (-78.57604, 43.240059)
End: Washington Avenue (-73.756162, 42.652644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 450 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.87 gal
37.36 L · about $39.57
Round trip
$79.14
19.74 gal · 74.72 L
Estimated CO2
87.7 kg one way
Round trip: 175.4 kg / 387 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $39.57 $79.14
Mid-grade $4.48 $44.23 $88.45
Premium $4.86 $47.98 $95.96
Diesel $4.69 $46.33 $92.66

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartland and Albany. The current time is 03:45:23.

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.