How far is Long Beach, NY from Albany, NY?

The driving distance from Long Beach, NY to Albany, NY is about 183.9 miles (295.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m 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
183.89 mi
03h 20m
Flight
142.71 mi
229.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.71 mi
Kilometers
229.67 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.89 mi
Kilometers
295.95 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 7:44 AM EDT
Return by in Long Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 11:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Beach
2026-04-19T04:24
Arrive Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 7:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Long Beach
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
Gardnertown
NY

Census-designated place in Orange County, New York

From Long Beach
84.9 mi
01h 40m
To Albany
99 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Long Beach Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Sunday
Using Harbor Isle as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
46°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Albany.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    115 m · 28 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Park Avenue

    106 m · 6 sec · East Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Monroe Boulevard

    51 m · 18 sec · Monroe Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Park Avenue

    773 ft · 25 sec · East Park Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Long Beach Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Long Beach Boulevard

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Long Beach Boulevard

    159 m · 13 sec · Long Beach Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Long Beach Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Long Beach Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Lincoln Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto North Centre Avenue

    61 m · 6 sec · North Centre Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Sunrise Highway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Sunrise Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    712 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1838 ft · 32 sec · Belt Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Springfield Boulevard

    667 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North Conduit Avenue

    134 m · 19 sec · North Conduit Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Springfield Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Springfield Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Francis Lewis Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Francis Lewis Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hillside Avenue

    1966 ft · 50 sec · Hillside Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus

    970 ft · 24 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight right

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah

    951 ft · 26 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 11 sec

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

    111.7 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy

    1351 ft · 50 sec

  39. 39

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North, US 20 West: Downtown Albany

    1250 ft · 36 sec

  41. 41

    Turn straight onto Quay Street

    966 ft · 34 sec · Quay Street

  42. 42

    Turn left

    1299 ft · 42 sec

  43. 43

    Turn left onto State Street

    1520 ft · 51 sec · State Street

  44. 44

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eagle Street

    55 m · 5 sec · Eagle Street

  45. 45

    Turn straight onto Washington Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Washington Avenue

  46. 46

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Albany.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
47 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
112 mi · 61%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 8%
NJ 4 West
6.85 mi · 4%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 4%
Sunrise Highway
5.14 mi · 3%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

112 mi · 02h 09m

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
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.2 mi
142.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardnertown
01h 40m from Long Beach
Leave By
10:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Long Beach and Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Albany?

The road trip is about 183.9 miles (295.9 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

Gardnertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.9 miles from Long Beach and 99 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 10:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.02 one way or $52.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Long Beach and Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Gardnertown

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

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

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

22 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

41 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

44 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Yonkers station

68 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Albany. Straight-line distance: 142.71 mi (229.67 km).

Long Beach

#1 Long Beach

City in Nassau County, New York, United States

Population33,303
Coordinates40.5884400, -73.6579100
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: (-73.657939, 40.588458)
End: Washington Avenue (-73.756162, 42.652644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 296 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.49 gal
24.56 L · about $26.02
Round trip
$52.04
12.98 gal · 49.12 L
Estimated CO2
57.7 kg one way
Round trip: 115.4 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $26.02 $52.04
Mid-grade $4.48 $29.08 $58.16
Premium $4.86 $31.55 $63.10
Diesel $4.69 $30.46 $60.93

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Long Beach and Albany. The current time is 04:24:39.

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.