How far is Big Flats, NY from Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Big Flats, NY to Albany, NY is about 205.2 miles (330.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.2 miles (267.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Delaware County, New York, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Big Flats and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Big Flats and Albany.
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Start on Canal Street
1429 ft · 1 min · Canal Street
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Turn left onto Maple Street
1283 ft · 37 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
114 m · 13 sec · Bridge Street
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Take the ramp right
1564 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
65.3 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 88 East: Albany
117.5 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany
2339 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
9.6 mi · 11 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 Big Flats and Albany.
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 88 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 88 East: Albany
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Big Flats and Sunny near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Big Flats to Albany?
The road trip is about 205.2 miles (330.3 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?
Sidney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102 miles from Big Flats and 103.3 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.2 miles (267.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 10:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.03 one way or $58.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Big Flats and Sunny near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Sidney
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 Sidney.
Union Station
Rome station
Scranton, PA
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Big Flats and Albany. Straight-line distance: 166.15 mi (267.39 km).
#1 Big Flats
Census-designated place in Chemung County, New York
| Population | 7,402 |
| Coordinates | 42.1373000, -76.9369100 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| 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: Washington Avenue (-73.756162, 42.652644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 330 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $29.03 | $58.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $32.44 | $64.88 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $35.19 | $70.39 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $33.98 | $67.97 |
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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