Day trip from New York City to Albany
Albany lies 217 km (135 mi) north of New York City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 217 km (135 mi) apart, Albany is a realistic day trip from New York City: about 3 h 31 min each way by road.
| New York City | Albany | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 8.8 million | 101,228 |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) | 50 m (164 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
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Common questions
How far is Albany from New York City?
217 km (135 mi) in a straight line, north of New York City; by road roughly 264 km (164 mi).
How long does it take to get from New York City to Albany by road?
About 3 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between New York City and Albany?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.