How far is Albany, NY from Maine, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Maine, NY is about 147 miles (236.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.8 miles (196 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
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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 Maine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Maine.
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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
114.8 mi · 2 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 12A: Chenango Bridge
1065 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Chenango Bridge Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Chenango Bridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street
77 m · 3 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Upper Front Street
2562 ft · 1 min · Upper Front Street
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Turn right onto Castle Creek Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Castle Creek Road
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Turn left onto West Chenango Road
3.6 mi · 9 min · West Chenango Road
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Turn right onto Commercial Drive
1.7 mi · 4 min · Commercial Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Maine Road
3.1 mi · 8 min · East Maine Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 26
1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 26
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Continue on Union Center-Maine Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Union Center-Maine Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Union Center-Maine Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Maine.
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
115 mi · 02h 13m
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 Maine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Maine?
The road trip is about 147 miles (236.5 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Maryland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from Albany and 73.6 miles from Maine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.8 miles (196 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 10:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.81 one way or $41.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 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 Maine.
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 Maine. Straight-line distance: 121.77 mi (195.97 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Maine
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 5,005 |
| Coordinates | 42.1925700, -76.0610400 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maine (-76.06104, 42.19257)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $20.81 | $41.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $23.26 | $46.51 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $25.23 | $50.46 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $24.36 | $48.72 |
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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