How far is Albany, NY from Avon, NY?

The driving distance from Albany, NY to Avon, NY is about 235.4 miles (378.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.1 miles (326.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
235.36 mi
04h 36m
Flight
203.08 mi
326.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.08 mi
Kilometers
326.82 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.36 mi
Kilometers
378.77 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avon
Wed, Apr 15, 11:15 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Wed, Apr 15, 3:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-15T06:39
Arrive Avon
Wed, Apr 15, 11:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 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
7:48 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
Oneida
NY

City in New York, USA

From Albany
117.4 mi
02h 18m
To Avon
117.9 mi
02h 18m

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
56°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    214.2 mi · 4 hr 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 390: Rochester, Corning

    2104 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 390 South: Corning

    1430 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Genesee Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20, NY 5: Avon, Lima

    1212 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Avon-Lima Road

    2800 ft · 43 sec · East Avon-Lima Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Avon-East Avon Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Avon-East Avon Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 55 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout toward Park Place

    142 m · 6 sec · Park Place

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Place

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
220 mi · 93%
Genesee Expressway
10.3 mi · 4%
Avon-East Avon Road
1.2 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.79 mi
Henry Johnson Boulevard
0.78 mi
East Avon-Lima Road
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
203.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oneida
02h 18m from Albany
Leave By
7:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Albany and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Avon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 235.4 miles (378.8 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Oneida is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.4 miles from Albany and 117.9 miles from Avon.

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

The direct path is about 203.1 miles (326.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 7:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.31 one way or $66.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Albany and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Avon.

Stop Ideas Near Oneida

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oneida, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Rome station

20 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

35 mi away
321 Main St.
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

41 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

46 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Avon. Straight-line distance: 203.08 mi (326.82 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
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#2 Avon

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

Population3,546
Coordinates42.9120100, -77.7455600
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-73.75623, 42.65258)
End: Avon (-77.74556, 42.91201)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 379 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.31 gal
31.44 L · about $33.31
Round trip
$66.63
16.62 gal · 62.88 L
Estimated CO2
73.9 kg one way
Round trip: 147.7 kg / 326 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $33.31 $66.63
Mid-grade $4.48 $37.24 $74.47
Premium $4.86 $40.39 $80.79
Diesel $4.69 $39.01 $78.01

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 Avon. The current time is 06:39:28.

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.