Albany, New York to Hartford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

82.6 miles 133 km · straight line
103.3 miles estimated 166.3 km · driving distance
2h 5min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
138° SE bearing direction

How far is Albany, New York from Hartford?

The distance from Albany, New York to Hartford is 82.6 miles (133 km) as the crow flies. Hartford is located SE of Albany, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 103.3 miles, taking about 2h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States — Albany, New York in New York and Hartford in Connecticut.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 5min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 30min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 59min $12–$36* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albany, New York & Hartford

Quick Facts

Albany, New York
42.65°N, 73.76°W
America/New_York
45m elevation
Hartford
41.77°N, 72.67°W
America/New_York
18m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 28 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 301.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients