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

311.9 miles 502 km · straight line
374.3 miles estimated 602.4 km · driving distance
7h 32min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
280° W bearing direction

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

The distance from Albany, New York to Hamilton, Ontario, Canada is 311.9 miles (502 km) as the crow flies. Hamilton, Ontario, Canada is located W of Albany, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 374.3 miles, taking about 7h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Albany, New York is in New York, United States, while Hamilton, 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 Hamilton, 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 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 32min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 2min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 9min $45–$131* Comfort

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

Quick Facts

Albany, New York
42.65°N, 73.76°W
America/New_York
45m elevation
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
43.26°N, 79.87°W
America/Toronto
78m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 104 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 79.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients