How far is Marilla, NY from Albany, NY?

The driving distance from Marilla, NY to Albany, NY is about 279.1 miles (449.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243.8 miles (392.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
279.09 mi
04h 32m
Flight
243.8 mi
392.36 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.8 mi
Kilometers
392.36 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.09 mi
Kilometers
449.15 km
Drive Time
04h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 7:51 AM EDT
Return by in Marilla
Sun, Apr 19, 12:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marilla
2026-04-19T03:19
Arrive Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 7:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marilla
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Lyncourt
NY

Census-designated place in Onondaga County, New York

From Marilla
137.9 mi
02h 16m
To Albany
141.2 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph W
Destination
46°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Marilla and Albany.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marilla and Albany.

  1. 1

    Start on Bullis Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Bullis Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Clinton Street

    9.6 mi · 14 min · Clinton Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    1715 ft · 49 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Attica-Bennington Highway

    1722 ft · 51 sec · Attica-Bennington Highway

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto High Street

    690 ft · 22 sec · High Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Market Street

    2012 ft · 34 sec · Market Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Alexander Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Alexander Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    2709 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Alexander Road

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Alexander Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Walnut Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    700 ft · 12 sec · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Oak Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Oak Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Oak Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Oak Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1471 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East

    1808 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    240.8 mi · 4 hr 38 min · New York State Thruway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Loudonville, Arbor Hill

    1529 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on US 9 South: Arbor Hill, Henry Johnson Boulevard

    1488 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto US 9

    1444 ft · 22 sec · US 9

  22. 22

    Continue on Henry Johnson Boulevard

    2809 ft · 1 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    155 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Washington Avenue

    2658 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right

    9 m · 2 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marilla and Albany.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
241 mi · 86%
Clinton Street
9.65 mi · 3%
Alexander Road
9.25 mi · 3%
I 87 North
6.05 mi · 2%
Bullis Road
4.39 mi · 2%
Oak Street
1.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

241 mi · 04h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.3 mi
243.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyncourt
02h 16m from Marilla
Leave By
7:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Marilla 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 Marilla to Albany?

The road trip is about 279.1 miles (449.1 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?

Lyncourt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.9 miles from Marilla and 141.2 miles from Albany.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 243.8 miles (392.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 7:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.49 one way or $78.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Marilla and Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Lyncourt

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lyncourt and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe
Coffee break 4.1 mi away

City Hall Cafe

Syracuse , NY
300 S State St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.6/5 32 reviews Coffee shop
Syracuse City Hall
Meeting point 4 mi away

Syracuse City Hall

Syracuse , NY
233 E Washington St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.0/5 26 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.7 mi away

Town hall

Manlius , NY
8346 US-20, Manlius, NY 13104
City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lyncourt.

RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

2 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

7 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

Rome station

56 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

73 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marilla and Albany. Straight-line distance: 243.8 mi (392.36 km).

Marilla

#1 Marilla

City in United States of America

Population5,376
Coordinates42.8400600, -78.5550200
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Bullis Road (-78.555039, 42.840194)
End: Washington Avenue (-73.756162, 42.652644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 449 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.85 gal
37.28 L · about $39.49
Round trip
$78.98
19.7 gal · 74.56 L
Estimated CO2
87.5 kg one way
Round trip: 175.1 kg / 386 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $39.49 $78.98
Mid-grade $4.48 $44.14 $88.28
Premium $4.86 $47.88 $95.76
Diesel $4.69 $46.24 $92.47

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Marilla and Albany. The current time is 03:19:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.