How far is Potsdam, NY from Albany, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Potsdam and Albany is 152.23 miles (244.99 km).
Flight distance from Potsdam, NY to Albany, NY is 152.23 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Potsdam to Albany with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Potsdam, New York to Albany, New York is: 210.82 miles (339.28 km) by car.
Driving from Potsdam to Albany will take approximately 03 hours 58 minutes.
#1 Potsdam
Village in New York
| Population | 8796 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°40'11"N 74°58'53"W |
| Latitude | 44.6697800 |
| Longitude | -74.9813100 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albany
The capital of New York State. It is located on the Hudson River in the eastern part of the state. Albany is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Empire State Plaza and the New York State Museum.
| Population | 95429 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°39'9"N 73°45'22"W |
| Latitude | 42.6525800 |
| Longitude | -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Albany: Washington Avenue (-73.756162,42.652644)
Estimated Travel Time Between Potsdam and Albany
The distance between Potsdam and Albany is 339 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 46 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Potsdam and Albany. The current time is 15:47:16.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 01 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 16 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 12 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 30 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 00 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 48 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 37 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.16 liters (7.44 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Potsdam and Albany.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Potsdam to Albany is $28 (diesel $34.92).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $28 | $31.75 | $34.55 | $34.92 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in New York ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.764 (Diesel $4.694) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 27, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Potsdam and Albany (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Astoria, NY to Potsdam 360.28 miles (580 km)
Driving distance from Babylon, NY to Potsdam 387.59 miles (624 km)
