How far is Hector, NY from Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Hector, NY to Albany, NY is about 215.7 miles (347.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.9 miles (255.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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 03h 36m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Otsego County, New York, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hector and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hector and Albany.
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Start on State Route 414
4.7 mi · 8 min · State Route 414
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Turn left onto County Road 5
1.4 km · 2 min · County Road 5
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Continue on Main Street
1240 ft · 38 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Lake Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Lake Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 79
3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 79
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Continue on State Highway 79
5.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 79
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Continue on Mecklenburg Road
8.5 mi · 12 min · Mecklenburg Road
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Continue on Hector Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Hector Street
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Continue on West State Street
1503 ft · 39 sec · West State Street
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Turn right onto South Fulton Street
105 m · 13 sec · South Fulton Street
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Turn left onto West Green Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Green Street
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Continue on East State Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East State Street
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Continue on Slaterville Road
11.1 mi · 17 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 · 12 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 Hector 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 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 Hector and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hector to Albany?
The road trip is about 215.7 miles (347.2 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?
Unadilla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.2 miles from Hector and 120.5 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.9 miles (255.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.8 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 9:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.51 one way or $61.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hector and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Unadilla
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 Unadilla.
Union Station
Rome station
Scranton, PA
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hector and Albany. Straight-line distance: 158.88 mi (255.7 km).
#1 Hector
Town in the state of New York
| Population | 4,573 |
| Coordinates | 42.5006300, -76.8724600 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| 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: 347 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $30.51 | $61.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $34.10 | $68.20 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $36.99 | $73.98 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $35.72 | $71.44 |
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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