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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Herkimer County, New York, United States of America
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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.
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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
141.4 mi · 2 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 690, NY 690: Syracuse, Fulton
2201 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 690 North: Baldwinsville, Fulton
2994 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Van Buren Road
1440 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Van Buren Road
1 mi · 2 min · Van Buren Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Syracuse Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Syracuse Street
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Continue on Oswego Street
798 ft · 21 sec · Oswego Street
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Turn left onto West Genesee Street
2 m · 1 sec · West Genesee Street
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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.
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
141 mi · 02h 43m
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.
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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?
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Stop Ideas Near Herkimer
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Baldwinsville. Straight-line distance: 134.99 mi (217.25 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Baldwinsville
Village in Onondaga County, New York
| Population | 7,791 |
| Coordinates | 43.1586800, -76.3327100 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baldwinsville (-76.33271, 43.15868)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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