How far is Albany, NY from Darien, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Darien, NY is about 263.6 miles (424.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 233.6 miles (375.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 28m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 14m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Onondaga County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Darien.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Darien.
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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
241.9 mi · 4 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 98: Batavia
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn slight right
547 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Oak Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Oak Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street
73 m · 4 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
696 ft · 12 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Walnut Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Walnut Street
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Continue on Alexander Road
6.5 mi · 10 min · Alexander Road
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Take the ramp right
959 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Broadway Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Broadway Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Darien.
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
242 mi · 04h 39m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Albany and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Darien.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Darien?
The road trip is about 263.6 miles (424.2 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?
Minoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.5 miles from Albany and 132.1 miles from Darien.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 233.6 miles (375.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 6:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.28 one way or $74.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Albany and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Darien.
Stop Ideas Near Minoa
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 Minoa.
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 Darien. Straight-line distance: 233.59 mi (375.93 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Darien
Town in Genesee County, New York, United States
| Population | 3,006 |
| Coordinates | 42.9020000, -78.3503000 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: Darien (-78.3503, 42.902)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 424 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
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 | $37.28 | $74.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $41.67 | $83.35 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $45.21 | $90.41 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $43.65 | $87.31 |
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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