How far is Wellsville, NY from Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Wellsville, NY to Albany, NY is about 267.3 miles (430.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217 miles (349.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers
Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wellsville and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellsville and Albany.
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Start on North Main Street
26 m · 4 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Madison Street
128 m · 25 sec · West Madison Street
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Turn left onto Wellsville Bypass
1 km · 59 sec · Wellsville Bypass
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Continue on State Highway 417
1671 ft · 28 sec · State Highway 417
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Continue on East Dyke Street
1462 ft · 25 sec · East Dyke Street
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Continue on Andover Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Andover Road
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Continue on State Highway 417
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 417
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Continue on East Chestnut Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Chestnut Street
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Continue on State Highway 417
15.4 mi · 23 min · State Highway 417
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 36
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 36
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Turn right onto State Highway 417
16.3 mi · 24 min · State Highway 417
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Continue on Tuscarora Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Tuscarora Street
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Continue on Main Street
793 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Front Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Front Street
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Continue on State Highway 417
111 m · 6 sec · State Highway 417
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Continue on Addison Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Addison Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 99 North, US 15 North
1455 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 86 East, NY 17 East: Corning, Binghamton
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 86 East, NY 17 East: Corning, Binghamton
2194 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
74.9 mi · 1 hr 27 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 Wellsville 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 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 then Chance Snow Showers leaving Wellsville 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 Wellsville to Albany?
The road trip is about 267.3 miles (430.1 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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 Dickinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.9 miles from Wellsville and 134.3 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217 miles (349.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.3 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 8:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.80 one way or $75.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers around Wellsville and Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Port Dickinson
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 Dickinson.
Scranton, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wellsville and Albany. Straight-line distance: 217.01 mi (349.25 km).
#1 Wellsville
City in Cache County, Utah
| Population | 3,821 |
| Coordinates | 42.1220100, -77.9480600 |
| Altitude | 461 |
| 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: 430 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $37.80 | $75.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $42.26 | $84.51 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $45.84 | $91.68 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $44.26 | $88.53 |
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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