How far is Sennett, NY from Albany, NY?

The driving distance from Sennett, NY to Albany, NY is about 169.4 miles (272.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.7 miles (229.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
169.41 mi
02h 44m
Flight
142.67 mi
229.6 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.67 mi
Kilometers
229.6 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.41 mi
Kilometers
272.64 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 6:59 AM EDT
Return by in Sennett
Thu, Apr 23, 9:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sennett
2026-04-23T04:15
Arrive Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 6:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sennett
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Frankfort
NY

Town in Herkimer County, New York

From Sennett
82.8 mi
01h 22m
To Albany
86.6 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Turnpike Road

    2013 ft · 59 sec · Turnpike Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Grant Avenue

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Grant Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 5

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 5

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 5

    3 mi · 4 min · State Route 5

  6. 6

    Continue on West Genesee Turnpike

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West Genesee Turnpike

  7. 7

    Continue on West Genesee Turnpike

    597 ft · 11 sec · West Genesee Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward NY 5

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward NY 695 North

    2868 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 690 East

    1.3 km · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Hiawatha Boulevard

    1205 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hiawatha Boulevard West

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hiawatha Boulevard West

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Park Street

    153 m · 18 sec · Park Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Wolf Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Wolf Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Brewerton Road

    1562 ft · 36 sec · Brewerton Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Factory Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Factory Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Town Line Road

    1127 ft · 24 sec · Town Line Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Military Circle

    1083 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Carrier Circle

    852 ft · 14 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary onto I 90

    874 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany

    1700 ft · 41 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    129.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min · New York State Thruway

  26. 26

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  28. 28

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

    1529 ft · 29 sec

  29. 29

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

    1488 ft · 28 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto US 9

    1444 ft · 22 sec · US 9

  31. 31

    Continue on Henry Johnson Boulevard

    2809 ft · 1 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    155 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn slight left onto Washington Avenue

    2658 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right

    9 m · 2 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sennett 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
35 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
130 mi · 77%
I 87 North
6.05 mi · 4%
NY 5
4.95 mi · 3%
State Route 5
4.59 mi · 3%
I 690 East
2.95 mi · 2%
West Genesee Turnpike
2.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
142.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frankfort
01h 22m from Sennett
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sennett 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 Sennett to Albany?

The road trip is about 169.4 miles (272.6 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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 82.8 miles from Sennett and 86.6 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 142.7 miles (229.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.97 one way or $47.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sennett and Mostly Sunny near Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Frankfort

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Frankfort, 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 Frankfort.

RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
321 Main St.
RAIL

Rome station

36 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Amsterdam station

71 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

88 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sennett and Albany. Straight-line distance: 142.67 mi (229.6 km).

Sennett

#1 Sennett

City in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America

Population3,349
Coordinates42.9947900, -76.5327200
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Turnpike Road (-76.532683, 42.994734)
End: Washington Avenue (-73.756162, 42.652644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.98 gal
22.63 L · about $23.97
Round trip
$47.95
11.96 gal · 45.26 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.3 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $23.97 $47.95
Mid-grade $4.48 $26.80 $53.59
Premium $4.86 $29.07 $58.14
Diesel $4.69 $28.07 $56.14

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sennett and Albany. The current time is 04:15:12.

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.