Albany, New York to Troy, Michigan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

477.3 miles 768.1 km · straight line
572.7 miles estimated 921.7 km · driving distance
11h 31min estimated drive time
$55 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
273° W bearing direction

How far is Albany, New York from Troy, Michigan?

The distance from Albany, New York to Troy, Michigan is 477.3 miles (768.1 km) as the crow flies. Troy, Michigan is located W of Albany, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 572.7 miles, taking about 11h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Albany, New York in New York and Troy, Michigan in Michigan.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Troy, Michigan. 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 Troy, Michigan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 31min $55 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 49min $46–$86* Budget
Train ~10h 56min $69–$200* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albany, New York & Troy, Michigan

Quick Facts

Albany, New York
42.65°N, 73.76°W
America/New_York
45m elevation
Troy, Michigan
42.61°N, 83.15°W
America/Detroit
228m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 159 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients