How far is Pomona, NY from Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Pomona, NY to Albany, NY is about 119 miles (191.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Ulster County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pomona and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pomona and Albany.
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Start on Pomona Road
2721 ft · 1 min · Pomona Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 45
1208 ft · 28 sec · State Highway 45
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Turn right onto Concklin Road
864 ft · 32 sec · Concklin Road
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Take the ramp right
638 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
9.9 mi · 11 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway
1972 ft · 48 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle
114 m · 5 sec · Long Mountain Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway
3 mi · 4 min · Long Mountain Parkway
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 17 South, NY 32: Suffern, Newburgh
1470 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Averell Avenue
634 ft · 14 sec · Averell Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 87, NYST
2534 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 Toll North: Albany
2048 ft · 58 sec
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Continue straight
1020 ft · 29 sec
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Continue straight
1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
96.1 mi · 1 hr 51 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
1351 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North, US 20 West: Downtown Albany
1250 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Quay Street
966 ft · 34 sec · Quay Street
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Turn left
1827 ft · 60 sec
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Turn left onto Pine Street
1488 ft · 45 sec · Pine Street
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
107 m · 15 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pomona and Albany.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
96.1 mi · 01h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pomona and Mostly Sunny near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pomona to Albany?
The road trip is about 119 miles (191.5 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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 59.4 miles from Pomona and 59.5 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 2:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.84 one way or $33.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pomona and Mostly Sunny near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Rosendale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rosendale.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Hudson
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pomona and Albany. Straight-line distance: 103.69 mi (166.88 km).
#1 Pomona
Village in New York
| Population | 3,273 |
| Coordinates | 41.1670400, -74.0432000 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington Avenue (-73.756162, 42.652644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 191 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $16.84 | $33.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $18.82 | $37.64 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $20.42 | $40.83 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $19.71 | $39.43 |
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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