How far is Geneseo, NY from Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Geneseo, NY to Albany, NY is about 245.6 miles (395.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 206.4 miles (332.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Geneseo and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Geneseo and Albany.
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Start on Main Street
33 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
10 m · 2 sec · Center Street
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Exit the rotary onto Center Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Center Street
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Turn left onto East South Street
938 ft · 16 sec · East South Street
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Continue on Lakeville Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Lakeville Road
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Take the ramp left
1893 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway
16.6 mi · 19 min · Genesee Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90, NY 253
765 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90
3108 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
529 ft · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany
2438 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
213.4 mi · 4 hr 6 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 Geneseo 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
213 mi · 04h 06m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Geneseo 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 Geneseo to Albany?
The road trip is about 245.6 miles (395.3 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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 122 miles from Geneseo and 123.6 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 206.4 miles (332.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 9:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.76 one way or $69.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Geneseo and Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers 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 Geneseo and Albany. Straight-line distance: 206.33 mi (332.06 km).
#1 Geneseo
City in Illinois
| Population | 10,450 |
| Coordinates | 42.7959000, -77.8169500 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| 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: 395 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
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 | $34.76 | $69.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $38.85 | $77.70 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $42.14 | $84.29 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $40.70 | $81.39 |
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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