How far is Albany, NY from Cayuga Heights, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Cayuga Heights, NY is about 166.2 miles (267.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.6 miles (224.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Otsego County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Cayuga Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Cayuga Heights.
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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
87.4 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 206: Bainbridge
2492 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Demarest Avenue
132 m · 8 sec · Demarest Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Demarest Avenue
34 m · 2 sec · Demarest Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Demarest Avenue
655 ft · 11 sec · Demarest Avenue
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Continue on East Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 206
6.8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 206
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Continue on State Highway 41
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 41
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Continue on State Highway 206
6.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 206
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Continue on Coventry Road
609 ft · 10 sec · Coventry Road
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Continue on Washington Street
1521 ft · 26 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Genesee Street
2463 ft · 44 sec · Genesee Street
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Continue on State Highway 206
10.3 mi · 15 min · State Highway 206
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Continue on East Main Street
2670 ft · 47 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right
30.3 mi · 40 min
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Turn right onto Stewart Avenue
2003 ft · 57 sec · Stewart Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Stewart Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Stewart Avenue
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Continue on Cayuga Heights Road
688 ft · 20 sec · Cayuga Heights Road
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Turn right onto Kline Road
1261 ft · 1 min · Kline Road
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Turn left onto Parkway Place
74 m · 18 sec · Parkway Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Parkway Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Cayuga Heights.
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
87.4 mi · 01h 41m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Albany and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cayuga Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Cayuga Heights?
The road trip is about 166.2 miles (267.4 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?
Oneonta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from Albany and 83.3 miles from Cayuga Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.6 miles (224.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 9:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.49 one way or $46.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Albany and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cayuga Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Oneonta
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 Oneonta.
Union Station
Amsterdam station
Rome station
Schenectady
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Cayuga Heights. Straight-line distance: 139.65 mi (224.74 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cayuga Heights
Village in Tompkins County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 3,526 |
| Coordinates | 42.4601000, -76.4877600 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cayuga Heights (-76.48776, 42.4601)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $23.49 | $46.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $26.26 | $52.52 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $28.49 | $56.97 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $27.51 | $55.01 |
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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