How far is Caroline, NY from Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Caroline, NY to Albany, NY is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136 miles (218.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
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 Otsego County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Caroline and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caroline and Albany.
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Start on Caroline Depot Road
1283 ft · 40 sec · Caroline Depot Road
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Turn left onto White Church Road
1.5 km · 2 min · White Church Road
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Continue on Lounsbery Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Lounsbery Road
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Turn right onto Slaterville Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Slaterville Road
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Continue on State Highway 79
15.2 mi · 17 min · State Highway 79
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Continue on Main Street
3 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2670 ft · 45 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 206
10.3 mi · 15 min · State Highway 206
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Continue on Genesee Street
2466 ft · 44 sec · Genesee Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1521 ft · 26 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Coventry Road
609 ft · 10 sec · Coventry Road
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Continue on State Highway 206
6.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 206
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Continue on State Highway 41
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 41
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Continue on State Highway 206
6.8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 206
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Demarest Avenue
651 ft · 11 sec · Demarest Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Demarest Avenue
31 m · 2 sec · Demarest Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Demarest Avenue
131 m · 7 sec · Demarest Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 206
780 ft · 18 sec · State Highway 206
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Take the ramp left
2343 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
87.6 mi · 1 hr 41 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 Caroline 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.
State Highway 206
Merge slight left
87.6 mi · 01h 41m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Caroline and Chance Rain Showers near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Caroline to Albany?
The road trip is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Oneonta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.7 miles from Caroline and 81 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136 miles (218.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 12:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.73 one way or $45.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Caroline and Chance Rain Showers near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Oneonta
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 Oneonta.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Caroline and Albany. Straight-line distance: 136.02 mi (218.91 km).
#1 Caroline
Town in Tompkins County, New York, USA
| Population | 3,207 |
| Coordinates | 42.3711800, -76.3996600 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| 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: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $22.73 | $45.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $25.41 | $50.81 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $27.56 | $55.12 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $26.61 | $53.23 |
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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