How far is Richland, NY from Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Richland, NY to Albany, NY is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Herkimer County, New York, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richland and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richland and Albany.
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Start on Richland-Orwell Road
671 ft · 25 sec · Richland-Orwell Road
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Turn left onto North Ridge Road
56 m · 6 sec · North Ridge Road
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Turn right onto County Route 48
136 m · 16 sec · County Route 48
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Continue on County Route 48
2.9 mi · 7 min · County Route 48
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Turn left onto State Highway 13
18.1 mi · 27 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on Westdale Road
1725 ft · 29 sec · Westdale Road
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Continue on State Highway 13
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on Oswego Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Oswego Street
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Continue on Main Street
1108 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Union Street
2026 ft · 1 min · Union Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
134 m · 13 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Taberg Street
2317 ft · 44 sec · Taberg Street
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Continue on State Highway 69
7.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 69
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Continue on Rome-Taberg Road
7.3 mi · 11 min · Rome-Taberg Road
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Continue on Erie Boulevard West
3.4 mi · 7 min · Erie Boulevard West
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
13.6 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
998 ft · 13 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Genesee Street South
840 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East
1766 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
83.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Loudonville, Arbor Hill
1529 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 9 South: Arbor Hill, Henry Johnson Boulevard
1488 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto US 9
1444 ft · 22 sec · US 9
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Continue on Henry Johnson Boulevard
2809 ft · 1 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
155 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Washington Avenue
2658 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn right
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 Richland and Albany.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richland to Albany?
The road trip is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Herkimer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Richland and 76.2 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 1:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.37 one way or $42.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Richland and Chance Rain Showers near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Herkimer
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 Herkimer.
Union Station
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Amsterdam station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richland and Albany. Straight-line distance: 131.8 mi (212.11 km).
#1 Richland
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 5,526 |
| Coordinates | 43.5695100, -76.0477000 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| 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: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $21.37 | $42.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $23.88 | $47.77 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $25.91 | $51.82 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $25.02 | $50.04 |
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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