How far is Albany, NY from Perry, NY?

The driving distance from Albany, NY to Perry, NY is about 256.3 miles (412.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.9 miles (347.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
256.22 mi
05h 09m
Flight
215.85 mi
347.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.85 mi
Kilometers
347.37 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.22 mi
Kilometers
412.35 km
Drive Time
05h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Perry
Thu, Apr 23, 2:20 PM EDT
Return by in Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 7:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-23T09:10
Arrive Perry
Thu, Apr 23, 2:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 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
6:42 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
Sullivan
NY

City in Madison County, New York, United States of America

From Albany
127.9 mi
02h 34m
To Perry
128.4 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 km · 2 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90: Buffalo, Boston

    1373 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    2801 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    214.2 mi · 4 hr 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 390: Rochester, Corning

    2104 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 390 South: Corning

    1430 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway

    16.7 mi · 19 min · Genesee Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 20A: Geneseo

    2380 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lakeville Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Lakeville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on East South Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East South Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Mount Morris Road

    3007 ft · 1 min · Mount Morris Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Geneseo-Mount Morris Road

    1307 ft · 20 sec · Geneseo-Mount Morris Road

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    595 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Cuylerville Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Cuylerville Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Leicester Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Leicester Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Perry Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Perry Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Pine Tavern Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Pine Tavern Road

  23. 23

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn sharp right onto South Center Street

    6 m · 1 sec · South Center Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Center Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
220 mi · 86%
Genesee Expressway
16.7 mi · 7%
Lakeville Road
3.71 mi · 1%
Cuylerville Road
3.5 mi · 1%
Pine Tavern Road
1.99 mi · 1%
Leicester Road
1.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left

214 mi · 04h 07m

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
05h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.4 mi
215.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sullivan
02h 34m from Albany
Leave By
6:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Perry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 256.3 miles (412.4 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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?

Sullivan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.9 miles from Albany and 128.4 miles from Perry.

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

The direct path is about 215.9 miles (347.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 6:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.24 one way or $72.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Perry.

Stop Ideas Near Sullivan

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sullivan and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe
Coffee break 13.5 mi away

City Hall Cafe

Syracuse , NY
300 S State St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.6/5 32 reviews Coffee shop
Syracuse City Hall
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

Syracuse City Hall

Syracuse , NY
233 E Washington St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.0/5 26 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.2 mi away

Town hall

Manlius , NY
8346 US-20, Manlius, NY 13104
City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sullivan.

RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

25 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

30 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

Rome station

36 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

51 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Perry. Straight-line distance: 215.85 mi (347.37 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of New York State.

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

#2 Perry

Town in Wyoming County, New York

Population3,457
Coordinates42.7156200, -78.0055600
Altitude418
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-73.75623, 42.65258)
End: Perry (-78.00556, 42.71562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 412 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.04 gal
34.23 L · about $36.24
Round trip
$72.48
18.08 gal · 68.46 L
Estimated CO2
80.3 kg one way
Round trip: 160.7 kg / 354 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $36.24 $72.48
Mid-grade $4.48 $40.51 $81.02
Premium $4.86 $43.94 $87.89
Diesel $4.69 $42.43 $84.87

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Perry. The current time is 09:10:45.

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.