How far is Arcade, NY from Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Arcade, NY to Albany, NY is about 289.1 miles (465.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.5 miles (382.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 45m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in Onondaga County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arcade and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arcade and Albany.
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Start on Liberty Street
16 m · 7 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
730 ft · 21 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Water Street
652 ft · 19 sec · Water Street
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Continue on North Street
2541 ft · 1 min · North Street
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Continue on State Highway 98
1.7 mi · 2 min · State Highway 98
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Continue on Cattaraugus Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Cattaraugus Road
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Continue on State Highway 98
3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 98
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Turn right onto State Highway 78
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 78
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Turn left onto State Highway 98
7.8 mi · 12 min · State Highway 98
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Varysburg Road
3169 ft · 1 min · Varysburg Road
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Turn right onto Route 98
2.2 mi · 3 min · Route 98
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Continue on Creek Road
4.7 mi · 6 min · Creek Road
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Continue on High Street
1.1 km · 1 min · High Street
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Continue on Market Street
2012 ft · 34 sec · Market Street
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Turn straight onto Alexander Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Alexander Road
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Continue on Main Street
2709 ft · 46 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Alexander Road
6.6 mi · 10 min · Alexander Road
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Continue on Walnut Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Walnut Street
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Continue on South Main Street
700 ft · 12 sec · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Oak Street
7 m · 1 sec · Oak Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Oak Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Oak Street
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Take the exit slight right
1471 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East
1808 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
240.8 mi · 4 hr 38 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Loudonville, Arbor Hill
1529 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 9 South: Arbor Hill, Henry Johnson Boulevard
1488 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto US 9
1444 ft · 22 sec · US 9
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Continue on Henry Johnson Boulevard
2809 ft · 1 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
155 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Washington Avenue
2658 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn right
9 m · 2 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 Arcade and Albany.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
241 mi · 04h 38m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Arcade and Sunny near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arcade to Albany?
The road trip is about 289.1 miles (465.2 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?
Liverpool is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.2 miles from Arcade and 144.9 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.5 miles (382.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.6 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 5:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.37 one way or $90.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arcade and Sunny near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Liverpool
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Liverpool.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arcade and Albany. Straight-line distance: 237.49 mi (382.2 km).
#1 Arcade
Town in Wyoming County, New York
| Population | 2,143 |
| Coordinates | 42.5339500, -78.4230700 |
| Altitude | 450 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Albany (-73.75623, 42.65258)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 465 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
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 | $4.45 | $45.37 | $90.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $50.82 | $101.63 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $54.90 | $109.79 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $66.39 | $132.78 |
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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