How far is Albany, NY from Attica, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Attica, NY is about 262.5 miles (422.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 230 miles (370.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 26m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Onondaga County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Attica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Attica.
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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
241.9 mi · 4 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 98: Batavia
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn slight right
547 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Oak Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Oak Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street
73 m · 4 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
696 ft · 12 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Walnut Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Walnut Street
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Continue on Alexander Road
6.6 mi · 10 min · Alexander Road
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Continue on Main Street
2709 ft · 46 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Alexander Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Alexander Road
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Turn straight onto Market Street
2012 ft · 40 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1098 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
22 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Attica.
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
242 mi · 04h 39m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Albany and Showers And Thunderstorms near Attica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Attica?
The road trip is about 262.5 miles (422.4 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?
Minoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131 miles from Albany and 131.5 miles from Attica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 230 miles (370.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 6:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.12 one way or $74.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Albany and Showers And Thunderstorms near Attica.
Stop Ideas Near Minoa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Town hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Minoa.
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 Attica. Straight-line distance: 229.94 mi (370.06 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Attica
Human settlement in Wyoming County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 2,386 |
| Coordinates | 42.8642300, -78.2802900 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Attica (-78.28029, 42.86423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 422 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 16m |
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 | $4.01 | $37.12 | $74.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $41.49 | $82.99 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $45.01 | $90.03 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $43.47 | $86.93 |
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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