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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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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Essex County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
2.1 mi · 3 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard
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Continue on Loudon Road
5.7 mi · 11 min · Loudon Road
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Take the ramp left
553 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
2322 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
97.7 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9, NY 73: Keene, Keene Valley
1346 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 9
2.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 9
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 73
11.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on State Highway 9N
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 9N
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 73
7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on Cascade Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · Cascade Road
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Turn slight left onto Old Military Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Old Military Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Saranac-Placid Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · Saranac-Placid Road
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Continue on Lake Flower Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Lake Flower Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Street
1370 ft · 42 sec · River Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
2254 ft · 51 sec · Church Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloomingdale Avenue
150 m · 12 sec · Bloomingdale Avenue
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
2778 ft · 49 sec · Broadway Street
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Continue on Lake Colby Drive
3 mi · 4 min · Lake Colby Drive
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Continue on Harrietstown Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Harrietstown Road
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Continue on State Highway 86
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 86
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Continue on Easy Street
3.7 mi · 5 min · Easy Street
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Turn right onto Adirondack Trail
8.9 mi · 12 min · Adirondack Trail
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Turn left onto Santa Clara Road
16.9 mi · 25 min · Santa Clara Road
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Continue on Santa Clara Road
4 mi · 6 min · Santa Clara Road
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Turn slight left onto State Highway 458
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 458
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At the end of the road, turn left
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto County Road 49
1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road 49
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Continue on County Road 49
941 ft · 24 sec · County Road 49
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Turn left onto Hopkinton-Winthrop Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · Hopkinton-Winthrop Road
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Continue on State Highway 420
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 420
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 11C
780 ft · 18 sec · State Highway 11C
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Turn left onto South Main Street
10.9 mi · 16 min · South Main Street
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Hudson.
Port Henry station
Ticonderoga station
Westport station
Lake Placid, New York
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Massena. Straight-line distance: 167.11 mi (268.94 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Massena
City in Cass County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 10,122 |
| Coordinates | 44.9281000, -74.8918600 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
End: Massena (-74.89186, 44.9281)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 342 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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