How far is Hilton, NY from Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Hilton, NY to Albany, NY is about 244.5 miles (393.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 208.7 miles (335.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Madison County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hilton and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hilton and Albany.
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Start on West Avenue
32 m · 4 sec · West Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
112 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Avenue
2700 ft · 46 sec · South Avenue
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Continue on Hilton-Parma Corners Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Hilton-Parma Corners Road
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Turn left onto Parma Center Road
2 mi · 3 min · Parma Center Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Manitou Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Manitou Road
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Turn left onto West Ridge Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · West Ridge Road
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Bridge
1030 ft · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Keeler Street Expressway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Keeler Street Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 590 South: Downtown Rochester
2228 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outer Loop
3.3 mi · 4 min · Outer Loop
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Take the exit slight left toward I 490 East, I 490 West: Victor, Downtown Rochester
1008 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 490 East: Victor
2685 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eastern Expressway
10.8 mi · 13 min · Eastern Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany
3238 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
201.7 mi · 3 hr 53 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 Hilton 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
202 mi · 03h 53m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hilton and Mostly Sunny near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hilton to Albany?
The road trip is about 244.5 miles (393.5 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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 121.3 miles from Hilton and 123.3 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 208.7 miles (335.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 9:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.60 one way or $69.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hilton and Mostly Sunny 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 Hilton and Albany. Straight-line distance: 208.75 mi (335.95 km).
#1 Hilton
Village in the state of New York, USA
| Population | 5,750 |
| Coordinates | 43.2881200, -77.7933400 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| 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: 394 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 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 | $34.60 | $69.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $38.67 | $77.34 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $41.95 | $83.90 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $40.51 | $81.02 |
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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