How far is Albany, NY from Geneva, NY?

The driving distance from Albany, NY to Geneva, NY is about 192.8 miles (310.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.1 miles (264.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m 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
192.79 mi
03h 49m
Flight
164.09 mi
264.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.09 mi
Kilometers
264.08 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.79 mi
Kilometers
310.27 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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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 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Geneva
Sat, Apr 18, 9:07 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Sat, Apr 18, 12:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-18T05:17
Arrive Geneva
Sat, Apr 18, 9:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:20 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
Whitesboro
NY

Village in the United States

From Albany
96.2 mi
01h 54m
To Geneva
96.6 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SE
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Geneva.

  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

    172.2 mi · 3 hr 19 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    100 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 414

    4.3 mi · 6 min · State Route 414

  12. 12

    Turn right

    8 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left

    69 m · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    62 m · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
178 mi · 92%
State Route 414
4.32 mi · 2%
NY 414
0.84 mi
Henry Johnson Boulevard
0.78 mi
Washington Avenue
0.46 mi
I 90
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left

172 mi · 03h 19m

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
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
164.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitesboro
01h 54m from Albany
Leave By
9:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Albany and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Geneva.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Geneva?

The road trip is about 192.8 miles (310.3 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?

Whitesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.2 miles from Albany and 96.6 miles from Geneva.

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

The direct path is about 164.1 miles (264.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 9:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.26 one way or $54.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Albany and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Geneva.

Stop Ideas Near Whitesboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Whitesboro, 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 Whitesboro.

RAIL

Union Station

6 mi away
321 Main St.
RAIL

Rome station

16 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

70 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

75 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Geneva. Straight-line distance: 164.09 mi (264.08 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Geneva

#2 Geneva

City in New York, USA

Population3,348
Coordinates42.8689600, -76.9777400
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-73.75623, 42.65258)
End: Geneva (-76.97774, 42.86896)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.8 gal
25.75 L · about $27.26
Round trip
$54.52
13.6 gal · 51.5 L
Estimated CO2
60.4 kg one way
Round trip: 120.9 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $27.26 $54.52
Mid-grade $4.48 $30.47 $60.94
Premium $4.86 $33.05 $66.11
Diesel $4.69 $31.92 $63.84

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Geneva. The current time is 05:17:10.

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.