How far is Albany, NY from Arcade, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Arcade, NY is about 285 miles (458.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.5 miles (382.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 46m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 53m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Onondaga County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Arcade.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Arcade.
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Start on the route
9 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
2407 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue
745 ft · 25 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Henry Johnson Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90: Buffalo, Boston
1373 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
2801 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
214.2 mi · 4 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 390: Rochester, Corning
2104 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 390 South: Corning
1430 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway
16.7 mi · 19 min · Genesee Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 20A: Geneseo
2380 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto Lakeville Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Lakeville Road
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Continue on East South Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East South Street
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Continue on Mount Morris Road
3007 ft · 1 min · Mount Morris Road
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Continue on Geneseo-Mount Morris Road
1307 ft · 20 sec · Geneseo-Mount Morris Road
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Take the exit slight right
595 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Cuylerville Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Cuylerville Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Leicester Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Leicester Road
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Continue on Perry Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Perry Road
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Continue on Pine Tavern Road
2 mi · 3 min · Pine Tavern Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 39
1 mi · 1 min · State Highway 39
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Continue on State Route 39
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Route 39
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Continue on State Highway 39
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 39
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Federal Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Federal Road
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Continue on State Highway 39
15.3 mi · 22 min · State Highway 39
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Continue on East Main Street
3219 ft · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Liberty Street
16 m · 2 sec · Liberty Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Liberty Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Arcade.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 West
Keep slight left
214 mi · 04h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Arcade.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Arcade?
The road trip is about 285 miles (458.7 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?
Galeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.2 miles from Albany and 142.8 miles from Arcade.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.5 miles (382.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.5 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 5:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.75 one way or $89.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Arcade.
Stop Ideas Near Galeville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Galeville.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Arcade. Straight-line distance: 237.49 mi (382.2 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arcade
Town in Wyoming County, New York
| Population | 2,143 |
| Coordinates | 42.5339500, -78.4230700 |
| Altitude | 450 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arcade (-78.42307, 42.53395)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 459 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.45 | $44.75 | $89.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $50.12 | $100.24 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $54.14 | $108.29 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $65.48 | $130.96 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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