How far is Albany, NY from East Rochester, NY?

The driving distance from Albany, NY to East Rochester, NY is about 219.6 miles (353.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 191.5 miles (308.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
219.57 mi
04h 19m
Flight
191.51 mi
308.2 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191.51 mi
Kilometers
308.2 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.57 mi
Kilometers
353.36 km
Drive Time
04h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Rochester
Sun, Apr 19, 5:55 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 10:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-19T01:35
Arrive East Rochester
Sun, Apr 19, 5:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Verona
NY

Town in Oneida County, New York, United States of America

From Albany
109.5 mi
02h 09m
To East Rochester
110 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph W
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and East Rochester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and East Rochester.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    2407 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue

    745 ft · 25 sec · Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Henry Johnson Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90: Buffalo, Boston

    1373 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    2801 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    202.8 mi · 3 hr 54 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 490: Rochester

    2126 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Eastern Expressway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Eastern Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 31F: Fairport, East Rochester

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 31F East: Fairport

    61 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Fairport Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Fairport Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1417 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and East Rochester.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
208 mi · 95%
Eastern Expressway
7.63 mi · 3%
Fairport Road
0.93 mi
Henry Johnson Boulevard
0.78 mi
Washington Avenue
0.46 mi
I 490
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left

203 mi · 03h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
191.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Verona
02h 09m from Albany
Leave By
8:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Albany and Chance Rain Showers near East Rochester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to East Rochester?

The road trip is about 219.6 miles (353.4 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?

Verona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.5 miles from Albany and 110 miles from East Rochester.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 191.5 miles (308.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 8:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.07 one way or $62.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Albany and Chance Rain Showers near East Rochester.

Stop Ideas Near Verona

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Verona, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Verona.

RAIL

Rome station

12 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

28 mi away
321 Main St.
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

48 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

53 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and East Rochester. Straight-line distance: 191.51 mi (308.2 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
East Rochester

#2 East Rochester

Town and village in Monroe County, New York, United States of America

Population6,458
Coordinates43.1086700, -77.4875000
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-73.75623, 42.65258)
End: East Rochester (-77.4875, 43.10867)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 353 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.75 gal
29.33 L · about $31.07
Round trip
$62.14
15.5 gal · 58.66 L
Estimated CO2
68.9 kg one way
Round trip: 137.7 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $31.07 $62.14
Mid-grade $4.48 $34.73 $69.46
Premium $4.86 $37.67 $75.35
Diesel $4.69 $36.38 $72.76

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and East Rochester. The current time is 01:35:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.