How far is Albany, NY from Massena, NY?

The driving distance from Albany, NY to Massena, NY is about 212.4 miles (341.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.1 miles (268.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
212.48 mi
04h 51m
Flight
167.11 mi
268.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.11 mi
Kilometers
268.94 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.48 mi
Kilometers
341.95 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Massena
Thu, Apr 16, 7:10 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Thu, Apr 16, 12:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-16T02:18
Arrive Massena
Thu, Apr 16, 7:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 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
7:16 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
North Hudson
NY

Human settlement in Essex County, New York, United States of America

From Albany
106.2 mi
02h 25m
To Massena
106.3 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Loudon Road

    5.7 mi · 11 min · Loudon Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    553 ft · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls

    2322 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    97.7 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Adirondack Northway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9, NY 73: Keene, Keene Valley

    1346 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto US Highway 9

    2.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 9

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 73

    11.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 73

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 9N

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 9N

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 73

    7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 73

  14. 14

    Continue on Cascade Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Cascade Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Old Military Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Old Military Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Saranac-Placid Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Saranac-Placid Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Lake Flower Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Lake Flower Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto River Street

    1370 ft · 42 sec · River Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Church Street

    2254 ft · 51 sec · Church Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloomingdale Avenue

    150 m · 12 sec · Bloomingdale Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    2778 ft · 49 sec · Broadway Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Lake Colby Drive

    3 mi · 4 min · Lake Colby Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on Harrietstown Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Harrietstown Road

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 86

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 86

  25. 25

    Continue on Easy Street

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Easy Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Adirondack Trail

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Adirondack Trail

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Santa Clara Road

    16.9 mi · 25 min · Santa Clara Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Santa Clara Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Santa Clara Road

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto State Highway 458

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 458

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2 mi · 3 min

  31. 31

    Turn right onto County Road 49

    1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road 49

  32. 32

    Continue on County Road 49

    941 ft · 24 sec · County Road 49

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Hopkinton-Winthrop Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Hopkinton-Winthrop Road

  34. 34

    Continue on State Highway 420

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 420

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 11C

    780 ft · 18 sec · State Highway 11C

  36. 36

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    10.9 mi · 16 min · South Main Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
37 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adirondack Northway
97.7 mi · 46%
Santa Clara Road
20.9 mi · 10%
State Highway 73
18.7 mi · 9%
South Main Street
10.9 mi · 5%
Adirondack Trail
8.93 mi · 4%
Hopkinton-Winthrop Road
5.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Adirondack Northway

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

97.7 mi · 01h 54m

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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.3 mi
167.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Hudson
02h 25m from Albany
Leave By
7:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Albany and Rain Showers near Massena.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 212.4 miles (341.9 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?

North Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.2 miles from Albany and 106.3 miles from Massena.

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

The direct path is about 167.1 miles (268.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.07 one way or $60.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Albany and Rain Showers near Massena.

Stop Ideas Near North Hudson

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

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

RAIL

Port Henry station

23 mi away
20 Park Place
RAIL

Ticonderoga station

29 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt
RAIL

Westport station

34 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
BUS

Lake Placid, New York

42 mi away
1 Mirror Lake Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Massena. Straight-line distance: 167.11 mi (268.94 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of New York State.

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

#2 Massena

City in Cass County, Iowa, United States of America

Population10,122
Coordinates44.9281000, -74.8918600
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-73.75623, 42.65258)
End: Massena (-74.89186, 44.9281)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 342 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
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
7.5 gal
28.38 L · about $30.07
Round trip
$60.14
15 gal · 56.76 L
Estimated CO2
66.7 kg one way
Round trip: 133.3 kg / 294 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $30.07 $60.14
Mid-grade $4.48 $33.61 $67.22
Premium $4.86 $36.46 $72.91
Diesel $4.69 $35.21 $70.41

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Massena. The current time is 02:18:29.

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.