How far is Albany, NY from Penfield, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Penfield, NY is about 220.9 miles (355.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 191.1 miles (307.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Oneida 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 Penfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Penfield.
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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
202.8 mi · 3 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 490: Rochester
2126 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Eastern Expressway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Eastern Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 31F: Fairport, East Rochester
1133 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 31F East: Fairport
61 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Fairport Road
1804 ft · 44 sec · Fairport Road
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
1 mi · 3 min · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto East Linden Avenue
3060 ft · 2 min · East Linden Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Whitney Road
817 ft · 20 sec · Whitney Road
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Continue on Five Mile Line Road
2394 ft · 1 min · Five Mile Line Road
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Turn right onto Penfield Road
37 m · 3 sec · Penfield Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Penfield Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Penfield.
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
203 mi · 03h 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.
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Penfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Penfield?
The road trip is about 220.9 miles (355.5 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?
Verona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.2 miles from Albany and 110.7 miles from Penfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 191.1 miles (307.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 8:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.27 one way or $62.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Penfield.
Stop Ideas Near Verona
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 Verona.
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 Penfield. Straight-line distance: 191.13 mi (307.59 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Penfield
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 37,243 |
| Coordinates | 43.1303400, -77.4755500 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Penfield (-77.47555, 43.13034)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 356 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $31.27 | $62.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $34.95 | $69.90 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $37.92 | $75.83 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $36.61 | $73.23 |
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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