How far is Rochester, NY from Albany, NY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Rochester and Albany is 198.36 miles (319.23 km).

Flight distance from Rochester, NY to Albany, NY is 198.36 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 27 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 24 minutes to travel from Rochester to Albany with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Rochester, New York to Albany, New York is: 226.51 miles (364.53 km) by car.

Driving from Rochester to Albany will take approximately 03 hours 35 minutes.

#1 Rochester

County seat of Monroe County, New York, United States

Population	7202
GPS Coordinates	43°9'17"N 77°36'56"W
Latitude	43.1547800
Longitude	-77.6155600
Altitude	154
Country	United States

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

Starting point in Rochester: South Plymouth Avenue (-77.615543,43.154786)
Ending point in Albany: Washington Avenue (-73.756162,42.652644)

Estimated Travel Time Between Rochester and Albany

The distance between Rochester and Albany is 365 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 03 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 Rochester and Albany. The current time is 17:35:23.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	07 hours 32 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	05 hours 39 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	04 hours 31 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	03 hours 46 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	03 hours 14 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	03 hours 01 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	02 hours 49 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 30.26 liters (7.99 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rochester and Albany.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rochester to Albany is $30.09 (diesel $37.52).

New York gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.76	$4.27	$4.64	$4.69
Total	$30.09	$34.11	$37.12	$37.52

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 Rochester and Albany (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.