How far is Camillus, NY from Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Camillus, NY to Albany, NY is about 155.4 miles (250.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
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.
City in Herkimer County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Camillus and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camillus and Albany.
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Start on Genesee Street
926 ft · 31 sec · Genesee Street
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Turn right onto Newport Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Newport Road
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Take the ramp right toward NY 5 East
1215 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left toward NY 695 North
2868 ft · 38 sec
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Continue straight
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 690 East
1.3 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Hiawatha Boulevard
1205 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Hiawatha Boulevard West
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hiawatha Boulevard West
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Turn right onto Park Street
153 m · 18 sec · Park Street
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Turn left onto Wolf Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Wolf Street
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Continue on Brewerton Road
1562 ft · 36 sec · Brewerton Road
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Turn right onto Factory Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Factory Avenue
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Turn right onto Town Line Road
1127 ft · 24 sec · Town Line Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Military Circle
1083 ft · 18 sec
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Exit the rotary
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Carrier Circle
852 ft · 14 sec
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Exit the rotary onto I 90
874 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany
1700 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
129.7 mi · 2 hr 30 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 Camillus 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
130 mi · 02h 30m
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.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Camillus and Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Camillus to Albany?
The road trip is about 155.4 miles (250.1 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Herkimer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.6 miles from Camillus and 78.8 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.97 one way or $43.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Camillus and Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Herkimer
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 Herkimer.
Union Station
Rome station
Amsterdam station
Schenectady
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Camillus and Albany. Straight-line distance: 131.8 mi (212.11 km).
#1 Camillus
Town in New York
| Population | 1,190 |
| Coordinates | 43.0392300, -76.3041000 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| 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: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $21.97 | $43.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $24.56 | $49.11 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $26.64 | $53.28 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $25.72 | $51.45 |
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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