How far is Albany, NY from Kent, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Kent, NY is about 259 miles (416.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.2 miles (364 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 31m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Madison County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Kent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Kent.
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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
202.8 mi · 3 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 490: Rochester
2126 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Eastern Expressway
15.3 mi · 20 min · Eastern Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Western Expressway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Western Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 531 West: Spencerport, Brockport
2491 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Brockport-Spencerport Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Brockport-Spencerport Road
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Turn right onto Sweden-Walker Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Sweden-Walker Road
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Turn left onto West Ridge Road
13.4 mi · 19 min · West Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Kent Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Kent Road
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Turn right onto Ford Street
16 m · 2 sec · Ford Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ford Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Kent.
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
203 mi · 03h 54m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Kent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Kent?
The road trip is about 259 miles (416.9 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?
Chittenango is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.2 miles from Albany and 129.7 miles from Kent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.2 miles (364 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.64 one way or $73.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Kent.
Stop Ideas Near Chittenango
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Town hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chittenango.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Kent. Straight-line distance: 226.15 mi (363.96 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kent
Town in Putnam County, New York, United States
| Population | 13,142 |
| Coordinates | 43.3278400, -78.1353000 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kent (-78.1353, 43.32784)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 417 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
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 | $36.64 | $73.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $40.96 | $81.91 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $44.43 | $88.86 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $42.90 | $85.81 |
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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