How far is Montebello, NY from Albany, NY?

The driving distance from Montebello, NY to Albany, NY is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
117.76 mi
01h 56m
Flight
106.43 mi
171.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.43 mi
Kilometers
171.29 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.76 mi
Kilometers
189.52 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 2:23 PM EDT
Return by in Montebello
Sun, Apr 19, 4:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montebello
2026-04-19T12:27
Arrive Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 2:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montebello
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Rosendale
NY

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

From Montebello
58.8 mi
00h 58m
To Albany
59 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 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 Montebello and Albany.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    36 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Vivian Place

    588 ft · 32 sec · Vivian Place

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Viola Road

    1070 ft · 34 sec · Viola Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Haverstraw Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Haverstraw Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Wayne Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Wayne Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Orange Avenue

    2119 ft · 36 sec · Orange Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Orange Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Orange Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 87 North: New York State Thruway

    1033 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    110 mi · 2 hr 7 min · New York State Thruway

  10. 10

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

    1351 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

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

    1250 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Quay Street

    966 ft · 34 sec · Quay Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1299 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Street

    1520 ft · 51 sec · State Street

  16. 16

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

    55 m · 5 sec · Eagle Street

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Washington Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Washington Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
110 mi · 93%
I 787
1.85 mi · 2%
Haverstraw Road
1.44 mi · 1%
Orange Turnpike
1.25 mi · 1%
Wayne Avenue
1.01 mi · 1%
Orange Avenue
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

110 mi · 02h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
106.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosendale
00h 58m from Montebello
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Montebello 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 Montebello to Albany?

The road trip is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km) and usually takes 01h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rosendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Montebello and 59 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.68 one way or $33.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rosendale

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

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

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

14 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

19 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Hudson

51 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

74 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montebello and Albany. Straight-line distance: 106.43 mi (171.29 km).

Montebello

#1 Montebello

City in Rockland County, New York, United States of America

Population4,579
Coordinates41.1359300, -74.1184800
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.116703, 41.136335)
End: Washington Avenue (-73.756162, 42.652644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.73 L · about $16.68
Round trip
$33.35
8.32 gal · 31.46 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $16.68 $33.35
Mid-grade $4.48 $18.64 $37.28
Premium $4.86 $20.22 $40.44
Diesel $4.69 $19.53 $39.05

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 Montebello and Albany. The current time is 12:27:07.

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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.