32 hours
The North River Steamboat (Clermont) made the first trip.
1815
Albany is the capital city in the State of New York.
Albany, New York is approximately 105 miles North of New York City.
Albany is the capital of New York State.Albany is located on the Hudson River where it is joined by the Mohawk River in upstate New York.Albany is about 160 miles (250 km) upriver (north) from New York City.
the Clermont. In August 1807, the Clermont made its first trip from New York City to Albany, New York. The riverboat made the 150-mile trip in 32 hours. It took a sailing ship four days to make the same trip. The steamship improved transportation by making it faster and easier to move goods and people across the growing country.
New York City is about 160 miles from Albany, NY by car.
A CITY IN NEW YORK
Cities do not have capitals. Countries and states have capital cities; a city cannot have a capital city. It makes no sense. The capital of New York State is Albany. New York City is the largest city in New York State, but it is not the capital.
Yes, Albany is north of New York City. Everything in New York State is north of New York City. New York City is located at the southernmost point of New York State.
New York City is the largest city in the United States. (Population wise, area wise it is Los Angeles) But Albany is the capital for New York.
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