Albany, New York to Chatham, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

429.3 miles 690.9 km · straight line
515.2 miles estimated 829.1 km · driving distance
10h 22min estimated drive time
$50 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
271° W bearing direction

How far is Albany, New York from Chatham, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Albany, New York to Chatham, Ontario, Canada is 429.3 miles (690.9 km) as the crow flies. Chatham, Ontario, Canada is located W of Albany, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 515.2 miles, taking about 10h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Albany, New York is in New York, United States, while Chatham, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albany, New York and Chatham, Ontario, Canada. 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 Chatham, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 22min $50 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 26min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 51min $62–$180* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albany, New York & Chatham, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Albany, New York
42.65°N, 73.76°W
America/New_York
45m elevation
Chatham, Ontario, Canada
42.41°N, 82.18°W
America/Toronto
183m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 143 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients