How far is Porter, NY from Albany, NY?

The driving distance from Porter, NY to Albany, NY is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.51 mi
01h 20m
Flight
50.47 mi
81.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.47 mi
Kilometers
81.23 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.51 mi
Kilometers
95.78 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Fri, Apr 17, 3:21 PM EDT
Return by in Porter
Fri, Apr 17, 4:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Porter
2026-04-17T14:01
Arrive Albany
Fri, Apr 17, 3:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Porter
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
Easton
NY

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

From Porter
29 mi
00h 40m
To Albany
30.4 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Grimes Hill Road

    39 m · 10 sec · South Grimes Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 22

    8.3 mi · 11 min · State Highway 22

  3. 3

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 22

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 22

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 29

    10.3 mi · 16 min · State Highway 29

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    18 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Hill Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Hill Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Hegeman Bridge Road

    3248 ft · 2 min · Hegeman Bridge Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    22.3 mi · 34 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Plank Road

    142 m · 19 sec · Plank Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Oakwood Avenue

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Oakwood Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on 10th Street

    119 m · 14 sec · 10th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Hoosick Street

    156 m · 17 sec · Hoosick Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    2780 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    7.1 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North: Clinton Avenue

    2119 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Clinton Avenue

    160 m · 23 sec · Clinton Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Chapel Street

    847 ft · 27 sec · Chapel Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Columbia Street

    147 m · 18 sec · Columbia Street

  20. 20

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

    569 ft · 23 sec · Eagle Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    107 m · 15 sec · Washington Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 29
10.3 mi · 17%
State Highway 22
9.58 mi · 16%
Hoosick Street
7.2 mi · 12%
Oakwood Avenue
3.38 mi · 6%
North Main Street
1.86 mi · 3%
Hill Street
1.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

22.3 mi · 00h 35m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
50.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Easton
00h 40m from Porter
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Porter 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 Porter to Albany?

The road trip is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Easton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Porter and 30.4 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.42 one way or $16.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Porter and Chance Rain Showers near Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Easton

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

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

BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

20 mi away
267 Union Avenue
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

23 mi away
26 Station Lane
RAIL

Fort Edward station

31 mi away
70 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

37 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Porter and Albany. Straight-line distance: 50.47 mi (81.23 km).

Porter

#1 Porter

Town in Niagara County, New York, United States

Population6,503
Coordinates43.2936900, -73.2776100
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: South Grimes Hill Road (-73.277619, 43.2938)
End: Washington Avenue (-73.756162, 42.652644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.1 gal
7.95 L · about $8.42
Round trip
$16.84
4.2 gal · 15.9 L
Estimated CO2
18.7 kg one way
Round trip: 37.3 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $8.42 $16.84
Mid-grade $4.48 $9.41 $18.82
Premium $4.86 $10.21 $20.42
Diesel $4.69 $9.86 $19.71

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Porter and Albany. The current time is 14:01:13.

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.