How far is Lansing, NY from Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Lansing, NY to Albany, NY is about 170.3 miles (274 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Otsego County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lansing and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and Albany.
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Start on Dart Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Dart Drive
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Turn right onto Warren Road
116 m · 10 sec · Warren Road
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Turn left onto State Route 13
3.3 mi · 5 min · State Route 13
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Turn right onto Dryden Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Dryden Road
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Turn slight left onto Turkey Hill Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Turkey Hill Road
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Turn left onto Ellis Hollow Creek Road
3 mi · 5 min · Ellis Hollow Creek Road
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Turn left onto Ellis Hollow Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Ellis Hollow Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Slaterville Road
4.8 mi · 6 min · Slaterville Road
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Continue on State Highway 79
15.2 mi · 17 min · State Highway 79
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Continue on Main Street
3 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2670 ft · 45 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 206
10.3 mi · 15 min · State Highway 206
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Continue on Genesee Street
2466 ft · 44 sec · Genesee Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1521 ft · 26 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Coventry Road
609 ft · 10 sec · Coventry Road
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Continue on State Highway 206
6.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 206
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Continue on State Highway 41
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 41
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Continue on State Highway 206
6.8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 206
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Demarest Avenue
651 ft · 12 sec · Demarest Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Demarest Avenue
31 m · 2 sec · Demarest Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Demarest Avenue
131 m · 7 sec · Demarest Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 206
780 ft · 18 sec · State Highway 206
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Take the ramp left
2343 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
87.6 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany
2339 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
9.6 mi · 11 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Loudonville, Arbor Hill
1529 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 9 South: Arbor Hill, Henry Johnson Boulevard
1488 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto US 9
1444 ft · 22 sec · US 9
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Continue on Henry Johnson Boulevard
2809 ft · 1 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
155 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Washington Avenue
2658 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn right
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansing and Albany.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 206
Merge slight left
87.6 mi · 01h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lansing and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Lansing to Albany?
The road trip is about 170.3 miles (274 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Otego is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from Lansing and 85.9 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 10:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.09 one way or $48.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lansing and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Otego
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Otego.
Union Station
Rome station
Amsterdam station
Schenectady
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Albany. Straight-line distance: 139.08 mi (223.82 km).
#1 Lansing
Human settlement in Tompkins County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 11,767 |
| Coordinates | 42.4842400, -76.4799400 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington Avenue (-73.756162, 42.652644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $24.09 | $48.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $26.93 | $53.86 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $29.21 | $58.43 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $28.21 | $56.42 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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