How far is Lansing, NY from Albany, NY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lansing and Albany is 139.08 miles (223.82 km).

Flight distance from Lansing, NY to Albany, NY is 139.08 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Lansing to Albany with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lansing, New York to Albany, New York is: 170.22 miles (273.95 km) by car.

Driving from Lansing to Albany will take approximately 03 hours 04 minutes.

#1 Lansing

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

Population	11767
GPS Coordinates	42°29'3"N 76°28'48"W
Latitude	42.4842400
Longitude	-76.4799400
Altitude	283
Country	United States

The capital of New York State. It is located on the Hudson River in the eastern part of the state. Albany is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Empire State Plaza and the New York State Museum.

Population	95429
GPS Coordinates	42°39'9"N 73°45'22"W
Latitude	42.6525800
Longitude	-73.7562300
Altitude	45
Country	United States

Starting point in Lansing: Dart Drive (-76.479944,42.484277)
Ending point in Albany: Washington Avenue (-73.756162,42.652644)

Estimated Travel Time Between Lansing and Albany

The distance between Lansing and Albany is 274 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 02 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Lansing and Albany. The current time is 04:40:58.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	05 hours 40 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	04 hours 15 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	03 hours 24 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	02 hours 50 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	02 hours 25 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	02 hours 16 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	02 hours 07 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.74 liters (6.01 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lansing and Albany.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lansing to Albany is $22.61 (diesel $28.2).

New York gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.76	$4.27	$4.64	$4.69
Total	$22.61	$25.64	$27.9	$28.2

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in New York ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.764 (Diesel $4.694) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lansing and Albany (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.