How far is Watertown, NY from Albany, NY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Watertown and Albany is 141.69 miles (228.02 km).

Flight distance from Watertown, NY to Albany, NY is 141.69 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Watertown to Albany with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Watertown, New York to Albany, New York is: 172.99 miles (278.39 km) by car.

Driving from Watertown to Albany will take approximately 03 hours 04 minutes.

#1 Watertown

Town in Jefferson County, New York

Population	4426
GPS Coordinates	43°58'29"N 75°54'39"W
Latitude	43.9747800
Longitude	-75.9107600
Altitude	142
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 Watertown: Public Square (-75.910722,43.974803)
Ending point in Albany: Washington Avenue (-73.756162,42.652644)

Estimated Travel Time Between Watertown and Albany

The distance between Watertown and Albany is 278 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 05 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 Watertown and Albany. The current time is 21:41:09.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	05 hours 45 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	04 hours 19 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	03 hours 27 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	02 hours 52 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	02 hours 28 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	02 hours 18 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	02 hours 09 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.11 liters (6.1 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Watertown and Albany.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Watertown to Albany is $22.98 (diesel $28.65).

New York gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.76	$4.27	$4.64	$4.69
Total	$22.98	$26.05	$28.35	$28.65

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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 18, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Watertown and Albany (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.