How far is Albany, NY from Dansville, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Dansville, NY is about 247.4 miles (398.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200.5 miles (322.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 10m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 05m.
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 Madison County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Dansville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Dansville.
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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
191.9 mi · 3 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 21: Manchester, Palmyra
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Palmyra Street
1410 ft · 24 sec · Palmyra Street
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Continue on Canandaigua Street
1481 ft · 25 sec · Canandaigua Street
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Continue on State Route 21
4.6 mi · 7 min · State Route 21
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Continue on Gibson Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Gibson Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
2274 ft · 39 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Bristol Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Bristol Street
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Continue on Bristol Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Bristol Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 21
12.6 mi · 18 min · State Highway 21
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 21
6.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 21
1 km · 57 sec · State Highway 21
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Turn right onto Cohocton Street
1031 ft · 17 sec · Cohocton Street
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Continue on State Highway 21
3.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on Naples Street
1 km · 58 sec · Naples Street
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Turn right onto Wayland Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Wayland Street
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Continue on State Highway 21
5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on East Naples Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Naples Street
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Continue on State Highway 63
3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 63
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Continue on Main Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Ossian Street
16 m · 1 sec · Ossian Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ossian Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Dansville.
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
192 mi · 03h 42m
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.
Rain leaving Albany and Rain Showers near Dansville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Dansville?
The road trip is about 247.4 miles (398.2 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?
Canastota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.5 miles from Albany and 124 miles from Dansville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200.5 miles (322.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.9 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 6:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.00 one way or $70.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Albany and Rain Showers near Dansville.
Stop Ideas Near Canastota
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 Canastota.
Rome station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Dansville. Straight-line distance: 200.44 mi (322.58 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dansville
Village in the town of North Dansville, Livingston County, New York
| Population | 4,334 |
| Coordinates | 42.5609000, -77.6961100 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dansville (-77.69611, 42.5609)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 398 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $35.00 | $70.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $39.12 | $78.24 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $42.44 | $84.87 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $40.98 | $81.96 |
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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