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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Schuyler County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Chance Rain Showers
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.
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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
191.9 mi · 3 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 21: Manchester, Palmyra
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1074 ft · 18 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on State Route 21
4.3 mi · 6 min · State Route 21
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Continue on Canandaigua Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Canandaigua Road
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Continue on Canandaigua Street
2747 ft · 51 sec · Canandaigua Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1 km · 53 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto State Route 21
3.3 mi · 5 min · State Route 21
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Continue on Palmyra Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Palmyra Road
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Continue on Palmyra Road
119 m · 9 sec · Palmyra Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2700 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Buffalo Street
19 m · 2 sec · Buffalo Street
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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.
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
192 mi · 03h 42m
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dix.
Rome station
Union Station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Marion. Straight-line distance: 177.02 mi (284.89 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marion
City in New York, United States
| Population | 4,533 |
| Coordinates | 43.1434000, -77.1891500 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marion (-77.18915, 43.1434)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 343 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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