How far is Albany, NY from Kirkwood, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Kirkwood, NY is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.5 miles (181 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Otsego County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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 Kirkwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Kirkwood.
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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
109.1 mi · 2 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 East: Sanitaria Springs
1321 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Pleasant Hill Road
859 ft · 25 sec · Pleasant Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
153 m · 18 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Station Lane
578 ft · 22 sec · Station Lane
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Turn left onto Circle Drive
117 m · 13 sec · Circle Drive
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Turn right onto Sanitaria Springs Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Sanitaria Springs Road
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Continue on North Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · North Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 86 West, NY 17 West
1074 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Scranton, Five Mile Point
2394 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
1719 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11, NY 7: Kirkwood, Conklin
1246 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Cedarhurst Road
83 m · 5 sec · Cedarhurst Road
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Continue on Conklin-Kirkwood Bridge
1005 ft · 20 sec · Conklin-Kirkwood Bridge
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Conklin-Kirkwood Bridge
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Kirkwood.
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
109 mi · 02h 06m
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 Kirkwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Kirkwood?
The road trip is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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 70.6 miles from Albany and 70.9 miles from Kirkwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.5 miles (181 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.05 one way or $40.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 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 Kirkwood.
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.
Union Station
Amsterdam station
Schenectady
Rome station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Kirkwood. Straight-line distance: 112.49 mi (181.03 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kirkwood
Town in Broome County, New York, United States
| Population | 5,440 |
| Coordinates | 42.0398000, -75.7971300 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kirkwood (-75.79713, 42.0398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 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 | $20.05 | $40.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $22.41 | $44.81 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $24.31 | $48.61 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $23.47 | $46.94 |
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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