How far is Dansville, NY from Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Dansville, NY to Albany, NY is about 262 miles (421.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200.5 miles (322.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 16m 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 04h 08m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Madison County, New York, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dansville and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dansville and Albany.
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Start on Ossian Street
16 m · 7 sec · Ossian Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 63
3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 63
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Continue on West Naples Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Naples Street
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Continue on State Highway 21
5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on Wayland Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Wayland Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Naples Street
1 km · 57 sec · Naples Street
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Continue on State Highway 21
4.5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 21
6.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 21
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 21 North
78 m · 4 sec · Route 21 North
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Turn straight onto State Highway 21
12.6 mi · 18 min · State Highway 21
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bristol Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Bristol Road
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Continue on Bristol Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Bristol Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2274 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Gibson Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Gibson Street
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Continue on State Route 21
4.6 mi · 7 min · State Route 21
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Continue on Canandaigua Street
1481 ft · 25 sec · Canandaigua Street
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Continue on Palmyra Street
1410 ft · 24 sec · Palmyra Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp left
1033 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East
2056 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
190.9 mi · 3 hr 40 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 Dansville and Albany.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
191 mi · 03h 40m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Dansville and Rain near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dansville to Albany?
The road trip is about 262 miles (421.6 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?
Canastota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.2 miles from Dansville and 138.8 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200.5 miles (322.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.5 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 8:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.08 one way or $74.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Dansville and Rain near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Canastota
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 Canastota.
Rome station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dansville and Albany. Straight-line distance: 200.44 mi (322.58 km).
#1 Dansville
Village in the town of North Dansville, Livingston County, New York
| Population | 4,334 |
| Coordinates | 42.5609000, -77.6961100 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| 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: 422 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 16m |
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 | $37.08 | $74.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $41.45 | $82.90 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $44.96 | $89.93 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $43.42 | $86.84 |
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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