How far is Albany, NY from Marcy, NY?

The driving distance from Albany, NY to Marcy, NY is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.85 mi
02h 01m
Flight
85.54 mi
137.67 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.54 mi
Kilometers
137.67 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.85 mi
Kilometers
160.69 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marcy
Mon, Jun 1, 11:50 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Mon, Jun 1, 1:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-06-01T09:49
Arrive Marcy
Mon, Jun 1, 11:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Canajoharie
NY

Town in New York, USA

From Albany
49.8 mi
01h 00m
To Marcy
50 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
72°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Marcy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Marcy.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    2407 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue

    745 ft · 25 sec · Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Henry Johnson Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90: Buffalo, Boston

    1373 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    2801 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    84.7 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 790, NY 8, NY 12: Utica

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1013 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on North Genesee Street

    553 ft · 10 sec · North Genesee Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Auert Avenue

    100 m · 4 sec · Auert Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    800 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 49

    3.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 49

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1719 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Marcy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
90.3 mi · 90%
State Route 49
4.13 mi · 4%
I 790
1 mi · 1%
Auert Avenue
0.94 mi · 1%
Henry Johnson Boulevard
0.78 mi · 1%
Washington Avenue
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left

84.7 mi · 01h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
85.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canajoharie
01h 00m from Albany
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Marcy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Marcy?

The road trip is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Canajoharie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Albany and 50 miles from Marcy.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.11 one way or $28.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Marcy.

Stop Ideas Near Canajoharie

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Canajoharie, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Canajoharie.

RAIL

Amsterdam station

30 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
RAIL

Schenectady

52 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Union Station

57 mi away
321 Main St.
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

65 mi away
26 Station Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Marcy. Straight-line distance: 85.54 mi (137.67 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Marcy

#2 Marcy

City in Oneida County, New York, United States of America

Population9,393
Coordinates43.1706300, -75.2915600
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-73.75623, 42.65258)
End: Marcy (-75.29156, 43.17063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.34 L · about $14.11
Round trip
$28.22
7.04 gal · 26.68 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $14.11 $28.22
Mid-grade $4.48 $15.77 $31.55
Premium $4.86 $17.11 $34.22
Diesel $4.69 $16.52 $33.05

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Marcy. The current time is 09:49:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.