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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Oneida 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 East Rochester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and East Rochester.
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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
202.8 mi · 3 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 490: Rochester
2126 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Eastern Expressway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Eastern Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 31F: Fairport, East Rochester
1133 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 31F East: Fairport
61 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Fairport Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Fairport Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1417 ft · 48 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 East Rochester.
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
203 mi · 03h 54m
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Verona.
Rome station
Union Station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and East Rochester. Straight-line distance: 191.51 mi (308.2 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Rochester
Town and village in Monroe County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 6,458 |
| Coordinates | 43.1086700, -77.4875000 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Rochester (-77.4875, 43.10867)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 353 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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