How far is Mendon, NY from Albany, NY?

The driving distance from Mendon, NY to Albany, NY is about 215.8 miles (347.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 191.4 miles (308.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
215.82 mi
03h 26m
Flight
191.42 mi
308.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191.42 mi
Kilometers
308.06 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.82 mi
Kilometers
347.33 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Thu, Apr 30, 6:53 PM EDT
Return by in Mendon
Thu, Apr 30, 10:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mendon
2026-04-30T15:26
Arrive Albany
Thu, Apr 30, 6:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mendon
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
Dix
NY

Town in Schuyler County, New York

From Mendon
107.2 mi
01h 43m
To Albany
108.6 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W
Destination
51°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Victor-Mendon Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Victor-Mendon Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Phillips Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Phillips Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Road 42

    2101 ft · 45 sec · County Road 42

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Victor-Pittsford Road

    2631 ft · 45 sec · Victor-Pittsford Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90: New York State Thruway

    978 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Eastern Expressway

    1813 ft · 24 sec · Eastern Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany

    3238 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    201.7 mi · 3 hr 53 min · New York State Thruway

  9. 9

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

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

    1529 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

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

    1488 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto US 9

    1444 ft · 22 sec · US 9

  14. 14

    Continue on Henry Johnson Boulevard

    2809 ft · 1 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    155 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Washington Avenue

    2658 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right

    9 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
202 mi · 93%
I 87 North
6.05 mi · 3%
Victor-Mendon Road
2.46 mi · 1%
Phillips Road
0.75 mi
I 90 East
0.61 mi
US 9
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
191.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dix
01h 43m from Mendon
Leave By
10:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Mendon and Chance Rain Showers near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mendon to Albany?

The road trip is about 215.8 miles (347.3 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

Dix is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.2 miles from Mendon and 108.6 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 191.4 miles (308.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 10:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.55 one way or $61.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Mendon and Chance Rain Showers near Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Dix

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dix, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Rome station

4 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

21 mi away
321 Main St.
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

57 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

62 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mendon and Albany. Straight-line distance: 191.42 mi (308.06 km).

Mendon

#1 Mendon

Town in Monroe County, New York, United States

Population9,274
Coordinates42.9978400, -77.5044400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Victor-Mendon Road (-77.504439, 42.997812)
End: Washington Avenue (-73.756162, 42.652644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 347 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.62 gal
28.83 L · about $30.55
Round trip
$61.10
15.24 gal · 57.66 L
Estimated CO2
67.7 kg one way
Round trip: 135.4 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $30.55 $61.10
Mid-grade $4.48 $34.15 $68.29
Premium $4.86 $37.04 $74.08
Diesel $4.69 $35.77 $71.54

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Mendon and Albany. The current time is 15:26:33.

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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.