How far is Albany, NY from Canton, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Canton, NY is about 211.6 miles (340.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 59m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Oneida County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Canton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Canton.
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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
62.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville
1841 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
2226 ft · 54 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Ann Street
1740 ft · 36 sec · South Ann Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Monroe Street
9.7 mi · 15 min · West Monroe Street
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Continue on State Highway 28
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 28
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 28
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 28
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 8
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 8
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Turn right onto State Highway 28
6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 28
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Turn right onto State Highway 12
11.2 mi · 16 min · State Highway 12
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Continue on Erwin Parkway
9.7 mi · 11 min · Erwin Parkway
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Continue on State Highway 12
1.2 km · 52 sec · State Highway 12
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Continue on Bea Luck Road
19.6 mi · 23 min · Bea Luck Road
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Turn right onto Ross Road
2675 ft · 1 min · Ross Road
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Continue on East State Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · East State Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 812
8.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 812
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Indian River Road
16.1 mi · 19 min · Indian River Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 3
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Route 3
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Street
2079 ft · 59 sec · State Street
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Continue on State Highway 812
1770 ft · 38 sec · State Highway 812
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Continue on State Highway 812
7.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 812
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Continue on Balmat-Fowler Road
2.1 mi · 2 min · Balmat-Fowler Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 58
5.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 58
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Continue on William Street
2895 ft · 41 sec · William Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
23.8 mi · 27 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1713 ft · 41 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 Canton.
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
62.5 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Clear leaving Albany and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Canton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Canton?
The road trip is about 211.6 miles (340.5 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?
Remsen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.7 miles from Albany and 105.9 miles from Canton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.9 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 8:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.95 one way or $59.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Albany and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Canton.
Stop Ideas Near Remsen
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 Remsen.
Union Station
Rome station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Canton. Straight-line distance: 151.71 mi (244.15 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canton
Village in St.
| Population | 11,024 |
| Coordinates | 44.5956200, -75.1690900 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canton (-75.16909, 44.59562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $29.95 | $59.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $33.47 | $66.95 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $36.31 | $72.62 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $35.06 | $70.13 |
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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