Albany, New York to Ann Arbor: Road Trip Guide & Distance

509.3 miles 819.6 km · straight line
611.1 miles estimated 983.5 km · driving distance
12h 18min estimated drive time
$59 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
270° W bearing direction

How far is Albany, New York from Ann Arbor?

The distance from Albany, New York to Ann Arbor is 509.3 miles (819.6 km) as the crow flies. Ann Arbor is located W of Albany, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 611.1 miles, taking about 12h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Albany, New York in New York and Ann Arbor in Michigan.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albany, New York and Ann Arbor. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albany, New York to Ann Arbor

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 18min $59 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 46min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~15h 59min $73–$214* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albany, New York & Ann Arbor

Quick Facts

Albany, New York
42.65°N, 73.76°W
America/New_York
45m elevation
Ann Arbor
42.28°N, 83.74°W
America/Detroit
269m elevation
Explore more routes from Ann Arbor

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 170 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients