How far is Albany, NY from Clarence, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Clarence, NY is about 272.9 miles (439.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 246.1 miles (396 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 48m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 24m.
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.
City in Onondaga County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Clarence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Clarence.
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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
253.9 mi · 4 hr 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 77: Pembroke, Medina
1.5 km · 3 min
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Continue straight
112 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Alleghany Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Alleghany Road
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Turn right onto Main Road
7.6 mi · 11 min · Main Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Ransom Road
1398 ft · 40 sec · Ransom Road
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Turn left onto Boyd Drive
6 m · 1 sec · Boyd Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Boyd Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Clarence.
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
254 mi · 04h 53m
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 Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Clarence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Clarence?
The road trip is about 272.9 miles (439.2 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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?
East Syracuse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.1 miles from Albany and 136.8 miles from Clarence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 246.1 miles (396 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 6:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.61 one way or $77.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Clarence.
Stop Ideas Near East Syracuse
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Town hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Syracuse.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Clarence. Straight-line distance: 246.08 mi (396.03 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clarence
Town in Erie County, New York, United States
| Population | 33,026 |
| Coordinates | 42.9767300, -78.5919700 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clarence (-78.59197, 42.97673)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 439 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
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 | $38.61 | $77.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $43.15 | $86.30 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $46.81 | $93.62 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $45.20 | $90.41 |
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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