How far is Albany, NY from Albion, NY?

The driving distance from Albany, NY to Albion, NY is about 259.2 miles (417.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.1 miles (367.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
259.19 mi
05h 09m
Flight
228.11 mi
367.1 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.11 mi
Kilometers
367.1 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.19 mi
Kilometers
417.13 km
Drive Time
05h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albion
Wed, Apr 15, 11:42 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Wed, Apr 15, 4:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-15T06:33
Arrive Albion
Wed, Apr 15, 11:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chittenango
NY

City in Madison County, New York, United States of America

From Albany
129.3 mi
02h 34m
To Albion
129.9 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Albion.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Albion.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    2407 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue

    745 ft · 25 sec · Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Henry Johnson Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90: Buffalo, Boston

    1373 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    2801 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    202.8 mi · 3 hr 54 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 490: Rochester

    2126 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Eastern Expressway

    15.3 mi · 20 min · Eastern Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Western Expressway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Western Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 531 West: Spencerport, Brockport

    2491 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Brockport-Spencerport Road

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Brockport-Spencerport Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Fourth Section Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Fourth Section Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Redman Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Redman Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · West Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Brockport-Holley Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Brockport-Holley Road

  19. 19

    Continue on State Street

    2674 ft · 1 min · State Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Mechanic Street

    116 m · 5 sec · Mechanic Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Public Square

    125 m · 6 sec · Public Square

  22. 22

    Continue on Wright Street

    539 ft · 7 sec · Wright Street

  23. 23

    Continue on West Albion Street

    2823 ft · 37 sec · West Albion Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Holley Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Holley Road

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto State Route 31

    1448 ft · 19 sec · State Route 31

  26. 26

    Continue on Fancher Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Fancher Road

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto State Route 31

    3.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 31

  28. 28

    Continue on East Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1987 ft · 42 sec · South Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Albion.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
208 mi · 80%
Eastern Expressway
15.3 mi · 6%
NY 531 West
7.99 mi · 3%
Western Expressway
4.84 mi · 2%
Brockport-Spencerport Road
4.76 mi · 2%
State Route 31
4.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left

203 mi · 03h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
228.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chittenango
02h 34m from Albany
Leave By
6:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Albany and Rain Showers Likely near Albion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Albion?

The road trip is about 259.2 miles (417.1 km) and usually takes 05h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chittenango is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.3 miles from Albany and 129.9 miles from Albion.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 228.1 miles (367.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.68 one way or $73.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Albany and Rain Showers Likely near Albion.

Stop Ideas Near Chittenango

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Chittenango and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe
Coffee break 12.1 mi away

City Hall Cafe

Syracuse , NY
300 S State St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.6/5 32 reviews Coffee shop
Syracuse City Hall
Meeting point 12 mi away

Syracuse City Hall

Syracuse , NY
233 E Washington St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.0/5 26 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

Town hall

Manlius , NY
8346 US-20, Manlius, NY 13104
City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chittenango.

RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

24 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

28 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

Rome station

38 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Albion. Straight-line distance: 228.11 mi (367.1 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Albion

#2 Albion

Town in Orleans County, New York

Population5,744
Coordinates43.2464500, -78.1936300
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-73.75623, 42.65258)
End: Albion (-78.19363, 43.24645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 417 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.15 gal
34.62 L · about $36.68
Round trip
$73.36
18.3 gal · 69.24 L
Estimated CO2
81.3 kg one way
Round trip: 162.6 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $36.68 $73.36
Mid-grade $4.48 $41.00 $82.00
Premium $4.86 $44.48 $88.96
Diesel $4.69 $42.95 $85.90

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Albion. The current time is 06:33:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.