How far is Albany, NY from Big Flats, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Big Flats, NY is about 204.9 miles (329.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.2 miles (267.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 04h 05m.
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.
Town in Delaware County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Big Flats.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Big Flats.
-
1
Start on the route
9 m · 8 sec
-
2
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
2407 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue
-
3
Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue
745 ft · 25 sec · Central Avenue
-
4
Turn right onto Henry Johnson Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard
-
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 90: Buffalo, Boston
1373 ft · 21 sec
-
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
2801 ft · 1 min
-
7
Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 7 min
-
8
Keep slight left
10.6 mi · 12 min
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 88, NY 7: Schenectady, Binghamton
1070 ft · 23 sec
-
10
Continue straight
2701 ft · 1 min
-
11
Continue straight
117.7 mi · 2 hr 17 min
-
12
Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
-
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Corning
1 km · 1 min
-
14
Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
65.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Southern Tier Expressway
-
15
Take the exit slight right toward Big Flats
1885 ft · 55 sec
-
16
Turn left onto Bridge Street
742 ft · 26 sec · Bridge Street
-
17
At the end of the road, turn left onto Maple Street
1283 ft · 40 sec · Maple Street
-
18
Turn right onto Canal Street
1429 ft · 1 min · Canal Street
-
19
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Canal Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Big Flats.
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 88
Continue straight
118 mi · 02h 17m
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 Partly Cloudy near Big Flats.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Big Flats?
The road trip is about 204.9 miles (329.8 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?
Sidney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.3 miles from Albany and 102.7 miles from Big Flats.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.2 miles (267.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 8:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.99 one way or $57.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albany and Partly Cloudy near Big Flats.
Stop Ideas Near Sidney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sidney.
Union Station
Rome station
Scranton, PA
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Big Flats. Straight-line distance: 166.15 mi (267.39 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Big Flats
Census-designated place in Chemung County, New York
| Population | 7,402 |
| Coordinates | 42.1373000, -76.9369100 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
End: Big Flats (-76.93691, 42.1373)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 330 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $28.99 | $57.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $32.40 | $64.80 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $35.15 | $70.29 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $33.94 | $67.88 |
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 07, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.