How far is Albany, NY from Penn Yan, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Penn Yan, NY is about 211 miles (339.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.6 miles (269.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m 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 14m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Penn Yan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Penn Yan.
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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
172.2 mi · 3 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right
100 m · 8 sec
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Continue on State Route 414
4.3 mi · 6 min · State Route 414
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Turn right
8 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Lake Street
142 m · 13 sec · Lake Street
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Turn left onto Exchange Street
1336 ft · 22 sec · Exchange Street
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Turn right onto Seneca Street
825 ft · 21 sec · Seneca Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Lochland Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Lochland Road
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Continue on West Lake Road
10.7 mi · 13 min · West Lake Road
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Turn slight right onto Spur Road
1848 ft · 31 sec · Spur Road
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Turn straight
116 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 54
3.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 54
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Continue on Clinton Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Clinton Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1160 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
17 m · 1 sec · Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Penn Yan.
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
172 mi · 03h 19m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Albany and Sunny near Penn Yan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Penn Yan?
The road trip is about 211 miles (339.6 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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 105.3 miles from Albany and 105.7 miles from Penn Yan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.6 miles (269.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 $29.87 one way or $59.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Albany and Sunny near Penn Yan.
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 Penn Yan. Straight-line distance: 167.55 mi (269.65 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Penn Yan
Incorporated village in Yates County, New York, United States
| Population | 4,948 |
| Coordinates | 42.6609000, -77.0538600 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: Penn Yan (-77.05386, 42.6609)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $29.87 | $59.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $33.38 | $66.77 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $36.21 | $72.43 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $34.97 | $69.94 |
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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