Driving from Albany to Cambridge
Cambridge lies 219 km (136 mi) east of Albany, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 2 h 58 min without stops, over roughly 268 km (166 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Albany | Cambridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 101,228 | 110,402 |
| Elevation | 50 m (164 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 12201–12288 | 02138–02238 |
Where to book car hire from Albany to Cambridge
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Staying in Cambridge
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Common questions
How far is Cambridge from Albany?
219 km (136 mi) in a straight line, east of Albany; by road roughly 268 km (166 mi).
How long does it take to get from Albany to Cambridge by car?
About 2 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Albany and Cambridge?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.