How far is Albany, NY from Grand Island, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Grand Island, NY is about 294 miles (473.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 265 miles (426.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 37m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Onondaga County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Grand Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Grand Island.
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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
272 mi · 5 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Niagara Falls
2277 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Youngmann Expressway
9.5 mi · 13 min · Youngmann Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 190 North / Niagara Falls
1708 ft · 42 sec · I 190 North / Niagara Falls
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Merge slight left onto Niagara Thruway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Niagara Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 324: Grand Is Blvd
1501 ft · 31 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grand Island Boulevard
25 m · 2 sec · Grand Island Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Grand Island Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Grand Island Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Baseline Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Baseline Road
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Turn right onto Homeland Drive
142 m · 23 sec · Homeland Drive
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Turn right onto Colonial Drive
743 ft · 33 sec · Colonial Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Colonial Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Grand Island.
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
272 mi · 05h 15m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Albany and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Grand Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Grand Island?
The road trip is about 294 miles (473.1 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?
Liverpool is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.7 miles from Albany and 147.3 miles from Grand Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 265 miles (426.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 5:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.57 one way or $83.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Albany and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Grand Island.
Stop Ideas Near Liverpool
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Liverpool.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Grand Island. Straight-line distance: 265.02 mi (426.51 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grand Island
Town in New York
| Population | 21,767 |
| Coordinates | 43.0331100, -78.9625400 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grand Island (-78.96254, 43.03311)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 473 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
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 | $41.57 | $83.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $46.47 | $92.94 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $50.41 | $100.82 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $48.68 | $97.35 |
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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