How far is Albany, NY from Dix, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Dix, NY is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Montgomery County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Dix.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Dix.
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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
95.2 mi · 1 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 233: Westmoreland, Rome
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Cider Street
750 ft · 16 sec · Cider Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 233
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 233
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Continue on Dix Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Dix Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dix Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Dix.
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
95.2 mi · 01h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Albany and Partly Sunny near Dix.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Dix?
The road trip is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Palatine Bridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.2 miles from Albany and 54.3 miles from Dix.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 2:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.35 one way or $30.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Albany and Partly Sunny near Dix.
Stop Ideas Near Palatine Bridge
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 Palatine Bridge.
Amsterdam station
Schenectady
Union Station
Saratoga Springs station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Dix. Straight-line distance: 93.32 mi (150.19 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dix
Town in Schuyler County, New York
| Population | 3,856 |
| Coordinates | 43.1656300, -75.4621200 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dix (-75.46212, 43.16563)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $15.35 | $30.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $17.16 | $34.32 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $18.62 | $37.24 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $17.98 | $35.96 |
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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