There are several ways to calculate distance from Albany to New York. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)
- 136.085 miles
- 219.007 kilometers
- 118.254 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula
- 136.239 miles
- 219.255 kilometers
- 118.388 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Albany to New York?
Estimated flight time from Albany International Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport is 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Albany and New York?
There is no time difference between Albany and New York.
Flight carbon footprint between Albany International Airport (ALB) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
On average flying from Albany to New York generates about 45 kg of CO2 per passenger, 45 kilograms is equal to 99 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Albany to New York
Shortest flight path between Albany International Airport (ALB) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
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New York to Albany by bus
Obviously, there are many advantages of bus trips, so we suggest that you travel to Albany from New York City using this means of transportation. The distance between two cities is 26 miles.
Trains from New York to Albany
How long is a train journey to Albany from New York City? The distance between Albany and New York City is 70 km.
Places to stay in Albany
Information about hotels, motels, apartments and other accommodations in Albany on Booked.net .
There are 134.64 miles from New York to Albany in north direction and 150 miles (241.40 kilometers) by car, following the I-87 N route.
New York and Albany are 2 hours 34 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .
This is the fastest route from New York, NY to Albany, NY. The halfway point is Plattekill, NY.
New York, NY and Albany, NY are in the same time zone (EDT). Current time in both locations is 12:07 am.
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Gas Consumption and Emissions
A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 6.01 gallons of gas to cover the route between New York, NY and Albany, NY.
The estimated cost of gas to go from New York to Albany is $23.
During the route, an average car will release 117.81 pounds of CO2 to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO2 per mile.
- Average USA gas price used for calculation is $3.82 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on November 24, 2022.
- Read more about our CO2 calculation.
Best Hotels In or Near Albany, NY
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Halfway Point Between New York, NY and Albany, NY
If you want to meet halfway between New York, NY and Albany, NY or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 41.645847 and -74.077225, or 41º 38' 45.0492" N, 74º 4' 38.01" W. This location is 74.87 miles away from New York, NY and Albany, NY and it would take approximately 1 hour 17 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.
Closest City or Town to Halfway Point
The closest town to the halfway point is Plattekill, NY, situated 74 miles from New York, NY and 81 miles from Albany, NY. It would take 1 hour 32 mins to go from New York to Plattekill and 1 hour 26 mins to go from Albany to Plattekill.
Major Cities Along the Route
Some major cities along the route include Jersey City, NJ,Paterson, NJ, and Newark, NJ.
Weather in New York and Albany
Compare the weather today and the next four days in New York, NY and Albany, NY:
Lowest Price Rental Cars in New York, NY
Planning on renting a car to go from New York, NY to Albany, NY? Here there are some offers to rent a car in or near New York, NY:
Small
From $14
Intermediate
From $18
Full-size
From $24
SUVs
From $28
Vans
From $40
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Distance conversions
Checkout the distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles between New York, NY and Albany, NY in this table:
Straight line distance | 134.64 mi | 216.69 km | 117 nautical mi |
Driving distance | 150 mi | 240.97 km | 130.11 nautical mi |
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