How far is Albany, NY from Wellsville, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Wellsville, NY is about 266.9 miles (429.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217 miles (349.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 05m 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 05h 32m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Wellsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Wellsville.
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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
10.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88, NY 7: Schenectady, Binghamton
1070 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
2701 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
117.7 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Corning
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
75.9 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 15 South: Williamsport
3135 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 15 South: Williamsport
1117 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 417: Erwin, Addison
1323 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Addison Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Addison Road
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Continue on State Highway 417
111 m · 6 sec · State Highway 417
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Continue on Front Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Front Street
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Continue on Main Street
817 ft · 14 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Tuscarora Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Tuscarora Street
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Continue on State Highway 417
16.3 mi · 24 min · State Highway 417
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Turn left onto State Highway 36
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 36
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Turn right onto State Highway 417
15.4 mi · 23 min · State Highway 417
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Continue on East Chestnut Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Chestnut Street
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Continue on State Highway 417
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 417
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Continue on Andover Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Andover Road
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Continue on East Dyke Street
1462 ft · 25 sec · East Dyke Street
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Turn straight onto State Highway 417
1671 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 417
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Continue on Wellsville Bypass
1 km · 60 sec · Wellsville Bypass
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Turn right onto West Madison Street
128 m · 24 sec · West Madison Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
26 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Wellsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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118 mi · 02h 17m
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.
Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Albany and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Wellsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Wellsville?
The road trip is about 266.9 miles (429.5 km) and usually takes 05h 32m 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?
Port Dickinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.2 miles from Albany and 133.7 miles from Wellsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217 miles (349.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.9 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 5:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.76 one way or $75.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.7 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 Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Wellsville.
Stop Ideas Near Port Dickinson
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 Port Dickinson.
Scranton, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Wellsville. Straight-line distance: 217.01 mi (349.25 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wellsville
City in Cache County, Utah
| Population | 3,821 |
| Coordinates | 42.1220100, -77.9480600 |
| Altitude | 461 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wellsville (-77.94806, 42.12201)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 430 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 19m |
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 | $37.76 | $75.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $42.21 | $84.42 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $45.79 | $91.58 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $44.22 | $88.43 |
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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