How far is Albany, NY from Rush, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Rush, NY is about 226.9 miles (365.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.5 miles (319.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 55m 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 04h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Rush.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Rush.
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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
214.2 mi · 4 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 390: Rochester, Corning
2104 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 390 South: Corning
1430 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Genesee Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 15, NY 251: Rush, Scottsville
1440 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto West Henrietta Road
1554 ft · 39 sec · West Henrietta Road
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Turn left onto Rush-Scottsville Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Rush-Scottsville Road
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Turn right onto East Henrietta Road
32 m · 9 sec · East Henrietta Road
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Turn sharp left
9 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Rush.
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
214 mi · 04h 07m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Albany and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rush.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Rush?
The road trip is about 226.9 miles (365.2 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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 113.2 miles from Albany and 113.7 miles from Rush.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.5 miles (319.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 8:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.11 one way or $64.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Albany and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rush.
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 Rush. Straight-line distance: 198.5 mi (319.45 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rush
City in United States of America
| Population | 3,430 |
| Coordinates | 42.9959000, -77.6455600 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rush (-77.64556, 42.9959)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 365 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
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 | $32.11 | $64.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $35.89 | $71.79 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $38.94 | $77.87 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $37.60 | $75.20 |
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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