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

1140.4 miles 1835.3 km · straight line
1269.9 miles actual route 2043.7 km · driving distance
23h 53min estimated drive time
$122 - $150 estimated fuel cost
~2h 48min flight time
273° W bearing direction

How far is Albany, New York from Omaha?

The distance from Albany, New York to Omaha is 1140.4 miles (1835.3 km) as the crow flies. Omaha is located W of Albany, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1269.9 miles, taking about 23h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 48min. Both are located in United States — Albany, New York in New York and Omaha in Nebraska.

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 Omaha. 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 Omaha

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 53min $122 - $150 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 40min $102–$190* Budget
Train ~31h 3min $152–$444* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albany, New York & Omaha

Quick Facts

Albany, New York
42.65°N, 73.76°W
America/New_York
45m elevation
Omaha
41.26°N, 95.93°W
America/Chicago
332m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 380 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 95 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM