How far is Albany, NY from Camillus, NY?

The driving distance from Albany, NY to Camillus, NY is about 154.9 miles (249.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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
154.88 mi
03h 06m
Flight
131.8 mi
212.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.8 mi
Kilometers
212.11 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.88 mi
Kilometers
249.25 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camillus
Wed, Apr 15, 9:39 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Wed, Apr 15, 12:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-15T06:32
Arrive Camillus
Wed, Apr 15, 9:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 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
10:46 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
Herkimer
NY

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

From Albany
77.3 mi
01h 33m
To Camillus
77.6 mi
01h 33m

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
74°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    134.9 mi · 2 hr 36 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81: Watertown, Binghamton

    1227 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 81: Watertown, Binghamton

    1419 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 298: Hiawatha Boulevard, Destiny USA Drive, Bear Street

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Hiawatha Boulevard

    1786 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Hiawatha Boulevard West

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hiawatha Boulevard West

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Fair Boulevard

    619 ft · 16 sec · State Fair Boulevard

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left toward I 690 West

    1076 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 695, NY 5: Auburn

    2804 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on NY 695, NY 5: Auburn

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 5 West: Auburn

    2436 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Camillus, Warners

    1158 ft · 37 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Newport Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Newport Road

  25. 25

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

    926 ft · 26 sec · Genesee Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Genesee Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
141 mi · 91%
NY 5 West
3.85 mi · 2%
NY 695
2.51 mi · 2%
I 690 West
1.75 mi · 1%
I 81
1.32 mi · 1%
Hiawatha Boulevard West
1.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left

135 mi · 02h 36m

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
131.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Herkimer
01h 33m from Albany
Leave By
10:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Albany and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Camillus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154.9 miles (249.3 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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 77.3 miles from Albany and 77.6 miles from Camillus.

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

The direct path is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 10:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.93 one way or $43.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Camillus. Straight-line distance: 131.8 mi (212.11 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of New York State.

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

#2 Camillus

Town in New York

Population1,190
Coordinates43.0392300, -76.3041000
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-73.75623, 42.65258)
End: Camillus (-76.3041, 43.03923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.47 gal
20.69 L · about $21.93
Round trip
$43.86
10.94 gal · 41.38 L
Estimated CO2
48.6 kg one way
Round trip: 97.2 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $21.93 $43.86
Mid-grade $4.48 $24.51 $49.02
Premium $4.86 $26.59 $53.18
Diesel $4.69 $25.68 $51.35

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 Camillus. The current time is 06:32:37.

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.