How far is Vestal, NY from Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Vestal, NY to Albany, NY is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.7 miles (199 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 22m.
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 Otsego County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vestal and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vestal and Albany.
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Start on Front Street
31 m · 11 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
74 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Vestal Parkway East
1.1 km · 1 min · Vestal Parkway East
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Turn slight right
1316 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight
157 m · 9 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward NY 17 East: Binghamton
1539 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 88 East: Albany
117.5 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany
2339 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
9.6 mi · 11 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 Vestal and Albany.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 88 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 88 East: Albany
118 mi · 02h 17m
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.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Vestal 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 Vestal to Albany?
The road trip is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Maryland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73 miles from Vestal and 74.3 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.7 miles (199 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 1:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.81 one way or $41.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Vestal and Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Maryland
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 Maryland.
Union Station
Amsterdam station
Schenectady
Rome station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vestal and Albany. Straight-line distance: 123.66 mi (199.01 km).
#1 Vestal
Town in Broome County, New York, United States
| Population | 28,768 |
| Coordinates | 42.0850700, -76.0538100 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| 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: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $20.81 | $41.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $23.26 | $46.51 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $25.23 | $50.46 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $24.36 | $48.72 |
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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