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

29.5 miles 47.5 km · straight line
38.4 miles estimated 61.8 km · driving distance
46min estimated drive time
$4 - $5 estimated fuel cost
~34min flight time · usually no direct flights
118° ESE bearing direction

How far is Albany, New York from Pittsfield?

The distance from Albany, New York to Pittsfield is 29.5 miles (47.5 km) as the crow flies. Pittsfield is located ESE of Albany, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 38.4 miles, taking about 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. Both are located in United States — Albany, New York in New York and Pittsfield in Massachusetts.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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 Pittsfield. 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 Pittsfield

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 46min $4 - $5 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Albany, New York & Pittsfield

Quick Facts

Albany, New York
42.65°N, 73.76°W
America/New_York
45m elevation
Pittsfield
42.45°N, 73.25°W
America/New_York
306m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 10 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 2 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 843.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients