How far is Albany, NY from Chittenango, NY?

The driving distance from Albany, NY to Chittenango, NY is about 129.2 miles (208 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
129.26 mi
02h 38m
Flight
110.29 mi
177.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.29 mi
Kilometers
177.49 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.26 mi
Kilometers
208.03 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chittenango
Sat, May 30, 4:53 PM EDT
Return by in Albany
Sat, May 30, 7:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-05-30T14:14
Arrive Chittenango
Sat, May 30, 4:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Saint Johnsville
NY

Mine in Montgomery County, New York, United States of America

From Albany
64.5 mi
01h 19m
To Chittenango
64.7 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    113.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Canastota, Chittenango

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    107 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Peterboro Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Peterboro Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Seneca Turnpike

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Seneca Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 5

    2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 5

  14. 14

    Continue on East Genesee Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Genesee Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Genesee Street

    1 km · 2 min · Genesee Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Genesee Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
119 mi · 92%
Seneca Turnpike
2.7 mi · 2%
State Route 5
2.3 mi · 2%
North Peterboro Street
1.26 mi · 1%
East Genesee Street
0.91 mi · 1%
NY 13
0.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left

113 mi · 02h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
110.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Johnsville
01h 19m from Albany
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Albany and Partly Sunny near Chittenango.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.2 miles (208 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Saint Johnsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.5 miles from Albany and 64.7 miles from Chittenango.

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

The direct path is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.28 one way or $36.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Albany and Partly Sunny near Chittenango.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Johnsville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Johnsville, 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 Saint Johnsville.

RAIL

Amsterdam station

39 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

46 mi away
321 Main St.
RAIL

Schenectady

64 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Rome station

66 mi away
6599 Martin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Chittenango. Straight-line distance: 110.29 mi (177.49 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of New York State.

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

#2 Chittenango

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

Population4,823
Coordinates43.0450700, -75.8665800
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-73.75623, 42.65258)
End: Chittenango (-75.86658, 43.04507)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.56 gal
17.27 L · about $18.28
Round trip
$36.56
9.12 gal · 34.54 L
Estimated CO2
40.5 kg one way
Round trip: 81 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $18.28 $36.56
Mid-grade $4.48 $20.43 $40.87
Premium $4.86 $22.17 $44.33
Diesel $4.69 $21.40 $42.81

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Chittenango. The current time is 14:14:34.

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.