How far is Albany, NY from Horseheads, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Horseheads, NY is about 198.3 miles (319.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.
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.
Human settlement in Otsego County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Horseheads.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Horseheads.
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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
10.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88, NY 7: Schenectady, Binghamton
1070 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
2701 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
117.7 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Corning
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
58.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Horseheads, Ithaca
1251 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Horseheads
2959 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Horseheads.
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 88
Continue straight
118 mi · 02h 17m
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 Rain Showers Likely near Horseheads.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Horseheads?
The road trip is about 198.3 miles (319.2 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?
Unadilla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99 miles from Albany and 99.4 miles from Horseheads.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 9:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.06 one way or $56.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.2 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 Rain Showers Likely near Horseheads.
Stop Ideas Near Unadilla
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 Unadilla.
Union Station
Rome station
Scranton, PA
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Horseheads. Straight-line distance: 159.87 mi (257.29 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Horseheads
Village in New York, USA
| Population | 6,244 |
| Coordinates | 42.1670200, -76.8205100 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
End: Horseheads (-76.82051, 42.16702)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 319 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $28.06 | $56.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $31.37 | $62.73 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $34.03 | $68.05 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $32.86 | $65.72 |
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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