How far is Owasco, NY from Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Owasco, NY to Albany, NY is about 175.8 miles (282.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Herkimer County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Owasco and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owasco and Albany.
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Start on East Lake Road
1.1 km · 1 min · East Lake Road
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Continue on State Route 38A
1.4 mi · 3 min · State Route 38A
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Turn left onto State Route 359
1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 359
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Continue on Lacy Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Lacy Road
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Turn left onto West Lake Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · West Lake Road
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Continue on West Lake Road
2608 ft · 54 sec · West Lake Road
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Continue on West Lake Street
1 km · 2 min · West Lake Street
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Turn right onto West Genesee Street
1175 ft · 43 sec · West Genesee Street
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Turn left onto State Street
8.4 mi · 13 min · State Street
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Turn right onto West Genesee Turnpike
2.2 mi · 3 min · West Genesee Turnpike
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Continue on West Genesee Turnpike
597 ft · 11 sec · West Genesee Turnpike
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Take the ramp right toward NY 5
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward NY 695 North
2868 ft · 38 sec
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Continue straight
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 690 East
1.3 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Hiawatha Boulevard
1205 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Hiawatha Boulevard West
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hiawatha Boulevard West
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Turn right onto Park Street
153 m · 18 sec · Park Street
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Turn left onto Wolf Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Wolf Street
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Continue on Brewerton Road
1562 ft · 36 sec · Brewerton Road
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Turn right onto Factory Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Factory Avenue
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Turn right onto Town Line Road
1127 ft · 24 sec · Town Line Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Military Circle
1083 ft · 18 sec
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Exit the rotary
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Carrier Circle
852 ft · 14 sec
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Exit the rotary onto I 90
874 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany
1700 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
129.7 mi · 2 hr 30 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
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Owasco 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
130 mi · 02h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Owasco and Clear near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Owasco to Albany?
The road trip is about 175.8 miles (282.9 km) and usually takes 02h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Frankfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.4 miles from Owasco and 88.4 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.86 one way or $49.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Owasco and Clear near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Frankfort
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 Frankfort.
Union Station
Rome station
Amsterdam station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Owasco and Albany. Straight-line distance: 138.14 mi (222.32 km).
#1 Owasco
City in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 3,588 |
| Coordinates | 42.8550700, -76.4652100 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| 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: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $24.86 | $49.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $27.78 | $55.56 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $30.14 | $60.28 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $29.10 | $58.21 |
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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