How far is Albany, NY from Marion, NY?

The driving distance from Albany, NY to Marion, NY is about 212.9 miles (342.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177 miles (284.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
212.91 mi
04h 15m
Flight
177.02 mi
284.89 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.02 mi
Kilometers
284.89 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.91 mi
Kilometers
342.64 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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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 04h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marion
Sun, Apr 19, 8:25 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 12:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-19T04:10
Arrive Marion
Sun, Apr 19, 8:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Dix
NY

Town in Schuyler County, New York

From Albany
106.3 mi
02h 07m
To Marion
106.6 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph W
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    191.9 mi · 3 hr 42 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 21: Manchester, Palmyra

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1074 ft · 18 sec · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 21

    4.3 mi · 6 min · State Route 21

  12. 12

    Continue on Canandaigua Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Canandaigua Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Canandaigua Street

    2747 ft · 51 sec · Canandaigua Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1 km · 53 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Route 21

    3.3 mi · 5 min · State Route 21

  16. 16

    Continue on Palmyra Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Palmyra Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Palmyra Road

    119 m · 9 sec · Palmyra Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2700 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Buffalo Street

    19 m · 2 sec · Buffalo Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Buffalo Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
198 mi · 93%
State Route 21
7.65 mi · 4%
Palmyra Road
2.22 mi · 1%
Canandaigua Road
1.09 mi · 1%
NY 21
0.88 mi
Henry Johnson Boulevard
0.78 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left

192 mi · 03h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
177 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dix
02h 07m from Albany
Leave By
8:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Albany and Chance Rain Showers near Marion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 212.9 miles (342.6 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Dix is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.3 miles from Albany and 106.6 miles from Marion.

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

The direct path is about 177 miles (284.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 8:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.11 one way or $60.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 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 Chance Rain Showers near Marion.

Stop Ideas Near Dix

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dix, 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 Dix.

RAIL

Rome station

4 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

21 mi away
321 Main St.
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

57 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

62 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Marion. Straight-line distance: 177.02 mi (284.89 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of New York State.

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

#2 Marion

City in New York, United States

Population4,533
Coordinates43.1434000, -77.1891500
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-73.75623, 42.65258)
End: Marion (-77.18915, 43.1434)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 343 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.51 gal
28.44 L · about $30.11
Round trip
$60.22
15.02 gal · 56.88 L
Estimated CO2
66.7 kg one way
Round trip: 133.5 kg / 294 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $30.11 $60.22
Mid-grade $4.48 $33.65 $67.30
Premium $4.86 $36.51 $73.01
Diesel $4.69 $35.25 $70.50

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Marion. The current time is 04:10:49.

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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.