How far is Ogdensburg, NY from Albany, NY?

The driving distance from Ogdensburg, NY to Albany, NY is about 224.4 miles (361.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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
224.4 mi
04h 05m
Flight
165.45 mi
266.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.45 mi
Kilometers
266.26 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.4 mi
Kilometers
361.14 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Thu, Apr 30, 6:23 PM EDT
Return by in Ogdensburg
Thu, Apr 30, 10:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ogdensburg
2026-04-30T14:18
Arrive Albany
Thu, Apr 30, 6:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 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
8:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ogdensburg
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 Ogdensburg
112 mi
02h 02m
To Albany
112.4 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
51°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Franklin Street

    111 m · 18 sec · Franklin Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lafayette Street

    781 ft · 29 sec · Lafayette Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Street

    2212 ft · 59 sec · State Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 812

    5.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 812

  5. 5

    Continue on North State Street

    1.4 km · 59 sec · North State Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 812

    11.5 mi · 13 min · State Highway 812

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto William Street

    2943 ft · 40 sec · William Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 58

    5.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 58

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Balmat-Fowler Road

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Balmat-Fowler Road

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 812

    7.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 812

  12. 12

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

    1770 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 812

  13. 13

    Continue on State Street

    2079 ft · 59 sec · State Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 3

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Route 3

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Indian River Road

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Indian River Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Indian River Road

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Indian River Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 812

    8.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 812

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East State Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East State Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Ross Road

    2675 ft · 1 min · Ross Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Bea Luck Road

    19.6 mi · 23 min · Bea Luck Road

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 12

    1.2 km · 52 sec · State Highway 12

  24. 24

    Continue on Erwin Parkway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Erwin Parkway

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 12

    22 mi · 31 min · State Highway 12

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    1572 ft · 38 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto State Route 49

    2039 ft · 27 sec · State Route 49

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    998 ft · 13 sec

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Genesee Street South

    840 ft · 18 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90

    1.2 km · 2 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East

    1766 ft · 43 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

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

  33. 33

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight left

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  35. 35

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

    1529 ft · 29 sec

  36. 36

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

    1488 ft · 28 sec

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto US 9

    1444 ft · 22 sec · US 9

  38. 38

    Continue on Henry Johnson Boulevard

    2809 ft · 1 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    155 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn slight left onto Washington Avenue

    2658 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  41. 41

    Turn right

    9 m · 2 sec

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ogdensburg 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
42 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
83.7 mi · 37%
State Highway 812
34 mi · 15%
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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.9 mi
165.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Remsen
02h 02m from Ogdensburg
Leave By
8:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Ogdensburg 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 Ogdensburg to Albany?

The road trip is about 224.4 miles (361.1 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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 112 miles from Ogdensburg and 112.4 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.9 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 8:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.75 one way or $63.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ogdensburg 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 Ogdensburg and Albany. Straight-line distance: 165.45 mi (266.26 km).

Ogdensburg

#1 Ogdensburg

City in New York, USA

Population10,388
Coordinates44.6942300, -75.4863400
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin Street (-75.486397, 44.694205)
End: Washington Avenue (-73.756162, 42.652644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 361 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.92 gal
29.97 L · about $31.75
Round trip
$63.50
15.84 gal · 59.94 L
Estimated CO2
70.4 kg one way
Round trip: 140.8 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $31.75 $63.50
Mid-grade $4.48 $35.49 $70.98
Premium $4.86 $38.50 $77.00
Diesel $4.69 $37.18 $74.35

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Ogdensburg and Albany. The current time is 14:18:10.

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.