Driving Distance and Time: Albany, NY to New York City

Distance: ~145 mi (233 km) via I‑87 S (I‑90/I‑87).

Driving Time: Typically 2‑3 hours depending on traffic (NYC rush hours add 30‑60 min).

Alternate Routes

• US‑9W / Palisades Parkway – scenic, slower.
• Train: Amtrak (2.5 hrs) or Metro‑North (to Poughkeepsie) + Amtrak.

Note

"Time between" is not a distance; the question asks for driving duration.