How far is Ossining, NY from Albany, NY?

The driving distance from Ossining, NY to Albany, NY is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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
122.66 mi
02h 08m
Flight
103.07 mi
165.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.07 mi
Kilometers
165.88 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.66 mi
Kilometers
197.41 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Wed, Apr 22, 8:02 PM EDT
Return by in Ossining
Wed, Apr 22, 10:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ossining
2026-04-22T17:53
Arrive Albany
Wed, Apr 22, 8:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ossining
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
Tillson
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From Ossining
61.6 mi
01h 04m
To Albany
61.1 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
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 Ossining and Albany.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Upper Croton Avenue

    16 m · 10 sec · Upper Croton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto North Highland Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · North Highland Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    9.2 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    934 ft · 12 sec

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Annsville Circle

    7 m · 1 sec · Albany Post Road

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto Albany Post Road

    17.1 mi · 22 min · Albany Post Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit left toward I 84 West: Beacon, Newburgh, Newburgh Beacon Bridge

    1776 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87: New York City, Albany, New York State Thruway

    3235 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    130 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Albany

    1723 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    81.4 mi · 1 hr 34 min · New York State Thruway

  13. 13

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

    1351 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

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

    1250 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Quay Street

    966 ft · 34 sec · Quay Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1299 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Street

    1520 ft · 51 sec · State Street

  19. 19

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

    55 m · 5 sec · Eagle Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Washington Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Washington Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ossining 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
81.4 mi · 66%
Albany Post Road
17.1 mi · 14%
North Highland Avenue
10.8 mi · 9%
I 84 West
9.67 mi · 8%
I 787
1.85 mi · 2%
I 87
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

81.4 mi · 01h 34m

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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
103.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tillson
01h 04m from Ossining
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Ossining 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 Ossining to Albany?

The road trip is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Tillson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.6 miles from Ossining and 61.1 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.36 one way or $34.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Ossining and Chance Rain Showers near Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Tillson

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

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

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

14 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

17 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Hudson

52 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

72 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ossining and Albany. Straight-line distance: 103.07 mi (165.88 km).

Ossining

#1 Ossining

Town in Westchester County, New York, United States

Population37,551
Coordinates41.1628700, -73.8615200
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Croton Avenue (-73.861484, 41.162843)
End: Washington Avenue (-73.756162, 42.652644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.33 gal
16.39 L · about $17.36
Round trip
$34.72
8.66 gal · 32.78 L
Estimated CO2
38.5 kg one way
Round trip: 77 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $17.36 $34.72
Mid-grade $4.48 $19.40 $38.81
Premium $4.86 $21.05 $42.10
Diesel $4.69 $20.33 $40.65

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Ossining and Albany. The current time is 17:53:53.

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.