How far is Albany, NY from Baldwinsville, NY?

The driving distance from Albany, NY to Baldwinsville, NY is about 153.7 miles (247.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135 miles (217.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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
153.7 mi
03h 04m
Flight
134.99 mi
217.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.99 mi
Kilometers
217.25 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.7 mi
Kilometers
247.35 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baldwinsville
Wed, May 13, 8:22 PM EDT
Return by in Albany
Wed, May 13, 11:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-05-13T17:18
Arrive Baldwinsville
Wed, May 13, 8:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:52 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Herkimer
NY

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

From Albany
76.7 mi
01h 32m
To Baldwinsville
77 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph S
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    141.4 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 690, NY 690: Syracuse, Fulton

    2201 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 690 North: Baldwinsville, Fulton

    2994 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Van Buren Road

    1440 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Van Buren Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Van Buren Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Syracuse Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Syracuse Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Oswego Street

    798 ft · 21 sec · Oswego Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Genesee Street

    2 m · 1 sec · West Genesee Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Genesee Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
147 mi · 96%
NY 690 North
2.21 mi · 1%
Van Buren Road
1.27 mi · 1%
Syracuse Street
0.94 mi · 1%
Henry Johnson Boulevard
0.78 mi · 1%
Washington Avenue
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left

141 mi · 02h 43m

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
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
135 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Herkimer
01h 32m from Albany
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Albany and Rain Showers near Baldwinsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153.7 miles (247.4 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Herkimer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.7 miles from Albany and 77 miles from Baldwinsville.

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

The direct path is about 135 miles (217.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 10:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.73 one way or $43.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Albany and Rain Showers near Baldwinsville.

Stop Ideas Near Herkimer

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Herkimer, 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 Herkimer.

RAIL

Union Station

21 mi away
321 Main St.
RAIL

Rome station

42 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Amsterdam station

64 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
RAIL

Schenectady

88 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Baldwinsville. Straight-line distance: 134.99 mi (217.25 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of New York State.

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

#2 Baldwinsville

Village in Onondaga County, New York

Population7,791
Coordinates43.1586800, -76.3327100
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-73.75623, 42.65258)
End: Baldwinsville (-76.33271, 43.15868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.42 gal
20.53 L · about $21.73
Round trip
$43.46
10.84 gal · 41.06 L
Estimated CO2
48.2 kg one way
Round trip: 96.3 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $21.73 $43.46
Mid-grade $4.48 $24.29 $48.57
Premium $4.86 $26.35 $52.69
Diesel $4.69 $25.44 $50.88

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Baldwinsville. The current time is 17:18:00.

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.