Albany, New York to Cleveland, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

414.6 miles 667.3 km · straight line
497.6 miles estimated 800.8 km · driving distance
10h 1min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
262° W bearing direction

How far is Albany, New York from Cleveland, Ohio?

The distance from Albany, New York to Cleveland, Ohio is 414.6 miles (667.3 km) as the crow flies. Cleveland, Ohio is located W of Albany, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 497.6 miles, taking about 10h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Albany, New York in New York and Cleveland, Ohio in Ohio.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albany, New York and Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Cleveland, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 1min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 1min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~9h 31min $60–$174* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albany, New York & Cleveland, Ohio

Quick Facts

Albany, New York
42.65°N, 73.76°W
America/New_York
45m elevation
Cleveland, Ohio
41.50°N, 81.69°W
America/New_York
199m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 138 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients