How far is Albany, NY from Rome, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Rome, NY is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Rome.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Rome.
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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 right to continue on State Highway 9N
6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 9N
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Continue on State Highway 9N
9.3 mi · 14 min · State Highway 9N
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Turn left onto College Street
154 m · 28 sec · College Street
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Turn left onto Ausable Drive
2297 ft · 2 min · Ausable Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ausable Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Rome.
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 comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Albany and Rain Showers Likely near Rome.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Rome?
The road trip is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km) and usually takes 02h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Albany and 69.1 miles from Rome.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.56 one way or $39.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Albany and Rain Showers Likely near Rome.
Stop Ideas Near Bolton
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 Bolton.
Whitehall station
Fort Edward station
Fair Haven, Vermont
Castleton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Rome. Straight-line distance: 123.58 mi (198.89 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rome
City in New York, United States
| Population | 32,145 |
| Coordinates | 44.4406000, -73.6881900 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rome (-73.68819, 44.4406)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $19.56 | $39.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $21.87 | $43.73 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $23.72 | $47.44 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $22.91 | $45.81 |
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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