How far is Albany, NY from Binghamton, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Binghamton, NY is about 139.2 miles (224 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Otsego County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Binghamton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Binghamton.
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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
10.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88, NY 7: Schenectady, Binghamton
1070 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
2701 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
117.7 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Merge slight left
2418 ft · 38 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Broome Community College
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Upper Front Street
67 m · 4 sec · Upper Front Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Upper Front Street
1285 ft · 22 sec · Upper Front Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Upper Front Street
25 m · 1 sec · Upper Front Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Upper Front Street
1981 ft · 36 sec · Upper Front Street
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Continue on Front Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Front Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
33 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Binghamton.
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 comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Binghamton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Binghamton?
The road trip is about 139.2 miles (224 km) and usually takes 02h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Maryland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.5 miles from Albany and 69.7 miles from Binghamton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.68 one way or $39.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Binghamton.
Stop Ideas Near Maryland
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 Maryland.
Union Station
Amsterdam station
Schenectady
Rome station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Binghamton. Straight-line distance: 116.79 mi (187.95 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Binghamton
City in Broome County, New York, United States
| Population | 4,675 |
| Coordinates | 42.0986900, -75.9179700 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
End: Binghamton (-75.91797, 42.09869)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $19.68 | $39.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $22.00 | $44.00 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $23.87 | $47.74 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $23.05 | $46.10 |
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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