How far is Starkey, NY from Albany, NY?

The driving distance from Starkey, NY to Albany, NY is about 217.6 miles (350.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.4 miles (259.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m 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
217.61 mi
03h 34m
Flight
161.34 mi
259.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.34 mi
Kilometers
259.65 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.61 mi
Kilometers
350.21 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 7:02 AM EDT
Return by in Starkey
Thu, Apr 23, 10:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Starkey
2026-04-23T03:27
Arrive Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 7:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 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
9:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Starkey
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
Verona
NY

Town in Oneida County, New York, United States of America

From Starkey
108.1 mi
01h 47m
To Albany
109.5 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
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 Starkey and Albany.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dundee-Starkey Road

    1912 ft · 56 sec · Dundee-Starkey Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto NY Route 14

    21.9 mi · 27 min · NY Route 14

  3. 3

    Continue on Lochland Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lochland Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Seneca Street

    825 ft · 15 sec · Seneca Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Exchange Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Exchange Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Lyons Road

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Lyons Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit left

    773 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany

    1355 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    178 mi · 3 hr 25 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

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

    1529 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

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

    1488 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto US 9

    1444 ft · 22 sec · US 9

  16. 16

    Continue on Henry Johnson Boulevard

    2809 ft · 1 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    155 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Washington Avenue

    2658 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right

    9 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Starkey 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
178 mi · 82%
NY Route 14
21.9 mi · 10%
I 87 North
6.05 mi · 3%
Lyons Road
4.86 mi · 2%
Exchange Street
1.2 mi · 1%
South Main Street
1.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

178 mi · 03h 25m

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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.2 mi
161.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Verona
01h 47m from Starkey
Leave By
9:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Starkey 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 Starkey to Albany?

The road trip is about 217.6 miles (350.2 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Verona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.1 miles from Starkey and 109.5 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 161.4 miles (259.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.2 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 9:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.79 one way or $61.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Verona

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

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

RAIL

Rome station

12 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

28 mi away
321 Main St.
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

48 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

53 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Starkey and Albany. Straight-line distance: 161.34 mi (259.65 km).

Starkey

#1 Starkey

Town in New York, USA

Population3,473
Coordinates42.5353500, -76.9244100
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Dundee-Starkey Road (-76.924445, 42.535371)
End: Washington Avenue (-73.756162, 42.652644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.68 gal
29.07 L · about $30.79
Round trip
$61.58
15.36 gal · 58.14 L
Estimated CO2
68.3 kg one way
Round trip: 136.5 kg / 301 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $30.79 $61.58
Mid-grade $4.48 $34.41 $68.83
Premium $4.86 $37.33 $74.66
Diesel $4.69 $36.05 $72.10

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 Starkey and Albany. The current time is 03:27:55.

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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.