Albany is the CAPITAL of the state of NEW YORK and the COUNTRY SEAT of ALBANY COUNTRY. Albany is roughly 136 miles (219 km) north of the city of NEW YORK.
From Albany, NY to Rochester (Monroe County), NY is 226 miles; 3 hours, 35 minutes driving time.From Albany, NY to Rochester (Ulster County), NY is 71 miles; 1 hour, 24 minutes driving time.