How far is Portland, NY from Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Portland, NY to Albany, NY is about 338.2 miles (544.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 291.4 miles (469 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 48m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Albany.
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Start on Erie Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Erie Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East Main Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · East Main Road
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Continue on West Main Street
4 mi · 6 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bennett Road
60 m · 3 sec · Bennett Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bennett Road
3010 ft · 41 sec · Bennett Road
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Take the exit slight right
1670 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo
1717 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
318.5 mi · 6 hr 10 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 Portland and Albany.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
318 mi · 06h 10m
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 Portland 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 Portland to Albany?
The road trip is about 338.2 miles (544.3 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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?
Port Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.4 miles from Portland and 169.8 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 291.4 miles (469 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.8 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 6:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.87 one way or $95.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Portland and Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Port Byron
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 Port Byron.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Rome station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Albany. Straight-line distance: 291.42 mi (468.99 km).
#1 Portland
Town in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 4,551 |
| Coordinates | 42.3797800, -79.4675500 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| 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: 544 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 13m |
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 | $47.87 | $95.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $53.50 | $107.01 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $58.04 | $116.08 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $56.05 | $112.09 |
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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