How far is Albany, NY from Fairmount, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Fairmount, NY is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Herkimer County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Fairmount.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Fairmount.
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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
134.9 mi · 2 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81: Watertown, Binghamton
1227 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on I 81: Watertown, Binghamton
1419 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 57 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 298: Hiawatha Boulevard, Destiny USA Drive, Bear Street
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Hiawatha Boulevard
1786 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Hiawatha Boulevard West
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hiawatha Boulevard West
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Turn left onto State Fair Boulevard
1832 ft · 36 sec · State Fair Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Genesee Street
2.3 mi · 6 min · West Genesee Street
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Continue on West Genesee Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Genesee Street
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Turn right
31 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
33 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Fairmount.
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
135 mi · 02h 36m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Fairmount.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Fairmount?
The road trip is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
Little Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Albany and 74.9 miles from Fairmount.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 10:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.13 one way or $42.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Fairmount.
Stop Ideas Near Little Falls
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 Little Falls.
Union Station
Rome station
Amsterdam station
Schenectady
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Fairmount. Straight-line distance: 128.66 mi (207.06 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairmount
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 10,224 |
| Coordinates | 43.0472900, -76.2385400 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairmount (-76.23854, 43.04729)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $21.13 | $42.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $23.61 | $47.23 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $25.62 | $51.23 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $24.74 | $49.47 |
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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