How far is Holland, NY from Albany, NY?

The driving distance from Holland, NY to Albany, NY is about 295.2 miles (475 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243.1 miles (391.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
295.13 mi
04h 52m
Flight
243.17 mi
391.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.17 mi
Kilometers
391.35 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
295.13 mi
Kilometers
474.97 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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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 04h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Wed, Jun 3, 3:32 PM EDT
Return by in Holland
Wed, Jun 3, 8:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holland
2026-06-03T10:40
Arrive Albany
Wed, Jun 3, 3:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 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
7:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holland
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
Liverpool
NY

Village in Onondaga County, New York, United States

From Holland
144.8 mi
02h 26m
To Albany
150.4 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vermont Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Vermont Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Hunters Creek Road

    2896 ft · 1 min · Hunters Creek Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Whitney Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Whitney Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Holland Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Holland Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 78

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 78

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Perry Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Perry Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Highway 77

    5.3 mi · 7 min · State Highway 77

  9. 9

    Continue on Alleghany Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Alleghany Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    553 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Clinton Street

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Clinton Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    1715 ft · 49 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Attica-Bennington Highway

    1722 ft · 51 sec · Attica-Bennington Highway

  14. 14

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

    690 ft · 22 sec · High Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Market Street

    2012 ft · 34 sec · Market Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Alexander Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Alexander Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    2709 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Alexander Road

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Alexander Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Walnut Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South Main Street

    700 ft · 12 sec · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Oak Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Oak Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Oak Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Oak Street

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    1471 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East

    1808 ft · 39 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    240.8 mi · 4 hr 38 min · New York State Thruway

  26. 26

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  28. 28

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

    1529 ft · 29 sec

  29. 29

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

    1488 ft · 28 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto US 9

    1444 ft · 22 sec · US 9

  31. 31

    Continue on Henry Johnson Boulevard

    2809 ft · 1 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    155 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn slight left onto Washington Avenue

    2658 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right

    9 m · 2 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holland 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
35 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
241 mi · 82%
Alexander Road
9.25 mi · 3%
I 87 North
6.05 mi · 2%
Clinton Street
5.76 mi · 2%
State Highway 77
5.31 mi · 2%
Alleghany Road
4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

241 mi · 04h 38m

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.1 mi
243.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Liverpool
02h 26m from Holland
Leave By
7:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Holland and Sunny near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 295.2 miles (475 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?

Liverpool is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.8 miles from Holland and 150.4 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 243.1 miles (391.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.1 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 7:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.73 one way or $83.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Holland and Sunny near Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Liverpool

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 Liverpool and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe
Coffee break 5.9 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 5.8 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 Liverpool.

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

4 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

6 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Rome station

63 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

81 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holland and Albany. Straight-line distance: 243.17 mi (391.35 km).

Holland

#1 Holland

Town in New York, United States

Population3,331
Coordinates42.6411700, -78.5416900
Altitude337
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Vermont Street (-78.541634, 42.641114)
End: Washington Avenue (-73.756162, 42.652644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 475 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.41 gal
39.42 L · about $41.73
Round trip
$83.47
20.82 gal · 78.84 L
Estimated CO2
92.5 kg one way
Round trip: 185 kg / 408 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $41.73 $83.47
Mid-grade $4.48 $46.65 $93.29
Premium $4.86 $50.60 $101.21
Diesel $4.69 $48.86 $97.73

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Holland and Albany. The current time is 10:40:43.

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.