Albany, New York to Houston: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Albany, New York from Houston?
The distance from Albany, New York to Houston is 1491.1 miles (2399.7 km) as the crow flies. Houston is located WSW of Albany, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1748.6 miles, taking about 32h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 30min. Both are located in United States — Albany, New York in New York and Houston in Texas.
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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.
Coordinates come from public place data for Albany, New York and Houston. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Houston
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 497 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 124 hours
- You could travel this distance about 16.7 times to circle the Earth's equator