How far is Albany, NY from Johnson City, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Johnson City, NY is about 141.2 miles (227.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Otsego 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 Johnson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Johnson City.
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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
1.4 mi · 2 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Airport Road
1513 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left
49 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Harry L Drive
3113 ft · 1 min · Harry L Drive
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Turn left onto North Broad Street
1589 ft · 44 sec · North Broad Street
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Continue on Arch Street
1062 ft · 33 sec · Arch Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
83 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Baldwin Street
49 m · 6 sec · Baldwin Street
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Turn right
22 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
60 m · 15 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 Johnson City.
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 comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Albany and Rain Showers Likely near Johnson City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Johnson City?
The road trip is about 141.2 miles (227.3 km) and usually takes 02h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Maryland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Albany and 70.7 miles from Johnson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.96 one way or $39.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 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 Johnson City.
Stop Ideas Near Maryland
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 Maryland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 118.37 mi (190.5 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Johnson City
Village in New York, United States
| Population | 14,035 |
| Coordinates | 42.1156300, -75.9588100 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: Johnson City (-75.95881, 42.11563)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $19.96 | $39.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $22.32 | $44.63 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $24.21 | $48.42 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $23.38 | $46.75 |
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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