How far is Lisbon, NY from Albany, NY?

The driving distance from Lisbon, NY to Albany, NY is about 228 miles (367 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m 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
228.05 mi
04h 10m
Flight
163.27 mi
262.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.27 mi
Kilometers
262.76 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.05 mi
Kilometers
367.01 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 1:51 AM EDT
Return by in Lisbon
Thu, Apr 23, 6:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lisbon
2026-04-22T21:41
Arrive Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 1:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 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
8:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lisbon
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
Remsen
NY

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

From Lisbon
113.1 mi
02h 05m
To Albany
115 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
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 Lisbon and Albany.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    1273 ft · 56 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Road 10

    1.8 mi · 6 min · County Road 10

  3. 3

    Continue on Lisbon-Flackville Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Lisbon-Flackville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Lisbon-Flackville Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Lisbon-Flackville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road 10

    3.8 mi · 9 min · County Road 10

  6. 6

    Continue on East Lisbon Street

    2868 ft · 2 min · East Lisbon Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Street

    2442 ft · 32 sec · North State Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 812

    11.5 mi · 13 min · State Highway 812

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto William Street

    2943 ft · 40 sec · William Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 58

    5.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 58

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Balmat-Fowler Road

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Balmat-Fowler Road

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 812

    7.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 812

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 812

    1770 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 812

  15. 15

    Continue on State Street

    2079 ft · 59 sec · State Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 3

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Route 3

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Indian River Road

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Indian River Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Indian River Road

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Indian River Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 812

    8.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 812

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East State Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East State Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Ross Road

    2675 ft · 1 min · Ross Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Bea Luck Road

    19.6 mi · 23 min · Bea Luck Road

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 12

    1.2 km · 52 sec · State Highway 12

  26. 26

    Continue on Erwin Parkway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Erwin Parkway

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 12

    22 mi · 31 min · State Highway 12

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right

    1572 ft · 38 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto State Route 49

    2039 ft · 27 sec · State Route 49

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    998 ft · 13 sec

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Genesee Street South

    840 ft · 18 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90

    1.2 km · 2 min

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East

    1766 ft · 43 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    83.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min · New York State Thruway

  35. 35

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  36. 36

    Keep slight left

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  37. 37

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

    1529 ft · 29 sec

  38. 38

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

    1488 ft · 28 sec

  39. 39

    Turn straight onto US 9

    1444 ft · 22 sec · US 9

  40. 40

    Continue on Henry Johnson Boulevard

    2809 ft · 1 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    155 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn slight left onto Washington Avenue

    2658 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  43. 43

    Turn right

    9 m · 2 sec

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lisbon 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
44 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
83.7 mi · 37%
State Highway 812
28.2 mi · 12%
State Highway 12
23.1 mi · 10%
Bea Luck Road
19.6 mi · 9%
Indian River Road
16.1 mi · 7%
Erwin Parkway
9.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

83.7 mi · 01h 37m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.7 mi
163.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Remsen
02h 05m from Lisbon
Leave By
8:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lisbon 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 Lisbon to Albany?

The road trip is about 228 miles (367 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?

Remsen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.1 miles from Lisbon and 115 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.7 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 8:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.27 one way or $64.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lisbon and Chance Rain Showers near Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Remsen

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

25 mi away
321 Main St.
RAIL

Rome station

26 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

83 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

88 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lisbon and Albany. Straight-line distance: 163.27 mi (262.76 km).

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#1 Lisbon

Town in New York, USA

Population4,041
Coordinates44.7272800, -75.3210500
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-75.320745, 44.72724)
End: Washington Avenue (-73.756162, 42.652644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 367 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.05 gal
30.46 L · about $32.27
Round trip
$64.54
16.1 gal · 60.92 L
Estimated CO2
71.5 kg one way
Round trip: 143.1 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $32.27 $64.54
Mid-grade $4.48 $36.07 $72.14
Premium $4.86 $39.13 $78.26
Diesel $4.69 $37.79 $75.57

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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There is no time difference between Lisbon and Albany. The current time is 21:41:41.

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.