Albany, New York to Lexington, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

648.8 miles 1044.1 km · straight line
778.5 miles estimated 1252.9 km · driving distance
15h 40min estimated drive time
$75 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
244° WSW bearing direction

How far is Albany, New York from Lexington, Kentucky?

The distance from Albany, New York to Lexington, Kentucky is 648.8 miles (1044.1 km) as the crow flies. Lexington, Kentucky is located WSW of Albany, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 778.5 miles, taking about 15h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Albany, New York in New York and Lexington, Kentucky in Kentucky.

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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 40min $75 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 48min $62–$117* Budget
Train ~20h 22min $93–$272* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albany, New York & Lexington, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Albany, New York
42.65°N, 73.76°W
America/New_York
45m elevation
Lexington, Kentucky
38.04°N, 84.50°W
America/New_York
298m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 216 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients