How far is Albany, NY from Gouverneur, NY?

The driving distance from Albany, NY to Gouverneur, NY is about 187.7 miles (302.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
187.73 mi
04h 02m
Flight
144.42 mi
232.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.42 mi
Kilometers
232.42 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.73 mi
Kilometers
302.13 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gouverneur
Sat, May 2, 2:43 PM EDT
Return by in Albany
Sat, May 2, 6:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-05-02T10:41
Arrive Gouverneur
Sat, May 2, 2:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 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
8:56 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
Poland
NY

Village in Herkimer County, New York, United States

From Albany
93.8 mi
02h 01m
To Gouverneur
94 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
47°F
Saturday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    62.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville

    1841 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2226 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Ann Street

    1740 ft · 36 sec · South Ann Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Monroe Street

    9.7 mi · 15 min · West Monroe Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 28

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 28

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 28

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 28

  18. 18

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 8

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 8

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Highway 28

    6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 28

  21. 21

    Turn right onto State Highway 12

    11.2 mi · 16 min · State Highway 12

  22. 22

    Continue on Erwin Parkway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Erwin Parkway

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 12

    1.2 km · 52 sec · State Highway 12

  24. 24

    Continue on Bea Luck Road

    19.6 mi · 23 min · Bea Luck Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Ross Road

    2675 ft · 1 min · Ross Road

  26. 26

    Continue on East State Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East State Street

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 812

    8.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 812

  28. 28

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Indian River Road

    16.1 mi · 19 min · Indian River Road

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 3

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Route 3

  31. 31

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  32. 32

    Continue on State Street

    2079 ft · 59 sec · State Street

  33. 33

    Continue on State Highway 812

    1770 ft · 38 sec · State Highway 812

  34. 34

    Continue on State Highway 812

    7.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 812

  35. 35

    Continue on Balmat-Fowler Road

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Balmat-Fowler Road

  36. 36

    Turn left onto State Highway 58

    5.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 58

  37. 37

    Continue on William Street

    2895 ft · 41 sec · William Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1752 ft · 27 sec · East Main Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
68.2 mi · 36%
Bea Luck Road
19.6 mi · 10%
State Highway 812
16.7 mi · 9%
Indian River Road
16.1 mi · 9%
State Highway 12
12 mi · 6%
State Highway 28
11.7 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left

62.5 mi · 01h 12m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.3 mi
144.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Poland
02h 01m from Albany
Leave By
8:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Albany and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Gouverneur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 187.7 miles (302.1 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?

Poland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.8 miles from Albany and 94 miles from Gouverneur.

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

The direct path is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 8:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.58 one way or $53.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Albany and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Gouverneur.

Stop Ideas Near Poland

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
321 Main St.
RAIL

Rome station

32 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Amsterdam station

76 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

90 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Gouverneur. Straight-line distance: 144.42 mi (232.42 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
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#2 Gouverneur

Town in New York, USA

Population3,644
Coordinates44.3367300, -75.4629900
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-73.75623, 42.65258)
End: Gouverneur (-75.46299, 44.33673)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.63 gal
25.08 L · about $26.58
Round trip
$53.16
13.26 gal · 50.16 L
Estimated CO2
58.9 kg one way
Round trip: 117.8 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $26.58 $53.16
Mid-grade $4.48 $29.71 $59.42
Premium $4.86 $32.23 $64.46
Diesel $4.69 $31.12 $62.24

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Gouverneur. The current time is 10:41:44.

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.