How far is Albany, NY from Owasco, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Owasco, NY is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.
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 Herkimer County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Owasco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Owasco.
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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
134.9 mi · 2 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81: Watertown, Binghamton
1227 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on I 81: Watertown, Binghamton
1419 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 57 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 298: Hiawatha Boulevard, Destiny USA Drive, Bear Street
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Hiawatha Boulevard
1786 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Hiawatha Boulevard West
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hiawatha Boulevard West
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Turn right onto State Fair Boulevard
619 ft · 16 sec · State Fair Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 690 West
1076 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 695, NY 5: Auburn
2804 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on NY 695, NY 5: Auburn
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 5 West: Auburn
2436 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto State Street Road
8.4 mi · 13 min · State Street Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Genesee Street
1175 ft · 37 sec · East Genesee Street
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Turn left onto West Lake Street
1 km · 2 min · West Lake Street
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Continue on West Lake Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · West Lake Road
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Turn right onto Lacy Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Lacy Road
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Keep slight left to continue on State Route 359
1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 359
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Turn right onto State Route 38A
1.4 mi · 3 min · State Route 38A
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Continue on East Lake Road
1.1 km · 1 min · East Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Owasco.
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
135 mi · 02h 36m
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.
Clear leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Owasco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Owasco?
The road trip is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?
Frankfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.8 miles from Albany and 88.1 miles from Owasco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 9:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.90 one way or $49.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Owasco.
Stop Ideas Near Frankfort
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 Frankfort.
Union Station
Rome station
Amsterdam station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Owasco. Straight-line distance: 138.14 mi (222.32 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Owasco
City in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 3,588 |
| Coordinates | 42.8550700, -76.4652100 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
End: Owasco (-76.46521, 42.85507)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $24.90 | $49.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $27.83 | $55.65 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $30.19 | $60.37 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $29.15 | $58.30 |
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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