How far is Albany, NY from Collins, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Collins, NY is about 315.6 miles (507.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 263 miles (423.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 22m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Village in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Collins.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Collins.
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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
280.7 mi · 5 hr 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
7.2 mi · 9 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 75: Hamburg
2768 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 75 South: Hamburg, Gowanda
848 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Camp Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Camp Road
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Continue on Lake Street
3278 ft · 2 min · Lake Street
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Turn right onto Pierce Avenue
2663 ft · 1 min · Pierce Avenue
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Continue on Gowanda State Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Gowanda State Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Gowanda State Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · Gowanda State Road
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Continue on North Collins Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · North Collins Road
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Continue on Gowanda Road
2711 ft · 49 sec · Gowanda Road
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Continue on Gowanda State Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Gowanda State Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
2190 ft · 47 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 Collins.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 90 West
Keep slight left
281 mi · 05h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Albany and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Collins.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Collins?
The road trip is about 315.6 miles (507.9 km) and usually takes 06h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jordan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.5 miles from Albany and 158.1 miles from Collins.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 263 miles (423.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.6 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.66 one way or $89.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Albany and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Collins.
Stop Ideas Near Jordan
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 Jordan.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Collins. Straight-line distance: 262.95 mi (423.17 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Collins
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 6,239 |
| Coordinates | 42.4964500, -78.9205900 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Collins (-78.92059, 42.49645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 508 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 56m |
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 | $44.66 | $89.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $49.92 | $99.84 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $54.15 | $108.30 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $52.29 | $104.58 |
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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