This 142.4-mile journey from Albany to Conklin, New York, is a straightforward drive designed for a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 55 minutes. You'll primarily be on major interstates, with I-88, I-90, and I-81 forming the backbone of this highway-focused route. Budget around $23 for fuel, and anticipate just one planned stop along the way. The overall feel is efficient, allowing you to cover the distance with minimal fuss. This trip is entirely within the Northeast region, making it a simple transit between two points in New York.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
71.2 miles from Albany, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 26m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 55m. Total distance: 142.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway experience, with 92% of your travel occurring on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch spans 109.1 miles, primarily on I-88, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the drive. This route is built for efficiency, minimizing local roads and maximizing your time on the interstate system. You’ll likely find yourself on a series of connected highways, designed to move traffic smoothly between these two New York locations.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 88 is the longest continuous segment at about 109.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 88 and I 90. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Henry Johnson Boulevard.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 142.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Henry Johnson Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|Henry Johnson Boulevard
Turn right onto Henry Johnson Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
1.6 mi into trip|~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward I 90 West
6
17.9 mi into trip|~24m in
Take the exit toward I 88, NY 7: Schenectady, Binghamton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 25A
Toward I 88, NY 7: Schenectady, Binghamton
6
128.1 mi into trip|~2h 32m in|NY 7
At end of road, turn left onto NY 7
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
8
136.3 mi into trip|~2h 46m in
Take the exit toward Scranton, Five Mile Point
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 75
Toward Scranton, Five Mile Point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Albany, NY to Conklin, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Binghamton along the way.
Binghamton
17.9 mi in|~24m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 88
109.1 mi
2h 5m
I 90
15.7 mi
19m
I 81
4 mi
4m
North Road
3.2 mi
5m
I 86
2.6 mi
3m
Sanitaria Springs Road
1.9 mi
3m
Henry Johnson Boulevard
0.8 mi
1m
Conklin-Kirkwood Bridge
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 88
— 109.1 mi, about 2h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, NY and Conklin, NY.
1
Start on this road
30 ft·7 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto NY 5
0.5 mi·1 min·Washington Avenue
3
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 5
0.1 mi·25 sec·Central Avenue
4
Turn right onto Henry Johnson Boulevard
0.8 mi·1 min·Henry Johnson Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·21 sec
Toward I 90: Buffalo, Boston
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 90 WestUse the slight left / straight lanes.
7
Merge onto I 90
5.1 mi·6 min·I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
11 mi·12 min·I 90
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 25AToward I 88, NY 7: Schenectady, Binghamton
10
Continue on this road
0.5 mi·1 min·this road
11
Continue on I 88
109 mi·2 hr 5 min·I 88
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 4Toward NY 7 East: Sanitaria Springs
13
Turn left onto NY 7
0.2 mi·24 sec·Pleasant Hill Road
14
At end of road, turn left onto NY 7
502 ft·18 sec·NY 7
15
Turn sharp right onto Station Lane
0.1 mi·22 sec·Station Lane
16
Turn left onto CR 217
385 ft·13 sec·Circle Drive
17
Turn right onto CR 217
1.9 mi·3 min·Sanitaria Springs Road
18
Continue on CR 217
3.2 mi·5 min·North Road
19
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward I 86 West, NY 17 West
20
Merge onto I 86; NY 17
2.6 mi·3 min·I 86; NY 17
21
Take the exit
0.5 mi·37 sec
Exit 75Toward Scranton, Five Mile PointUse the slight left lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·48 sec
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
23
Merge onto I 81
4.0 mi·4 min·I 81
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 1Toward US 11, NY 7: Kirkwood, Conklin
25
Turn right onto CR 20
272 ft·5 sec·Cedarhurst Road
26
Continue on CR 20
0.8 mi·1 min·Conklin-Kirkwood Bridge
27
Turn left onto NY 7
0.1 mi·18 sec·NY 7
Use the left lane.
28
Turn left onto Conklin Forks Road
0.1 mi·36 sec·Conklin Forks Road
29
Turn left onto Millburn Drive
46 ft·2 sec·Millburn Drive
30
Arrive at destination
Millburn Drive
Trip Plan
Given its manageable 2-hour and 55-minute duration, this route is best tackled in one go, offering flexibility for when you choose to depart. Aim for an early morning start to avoid potential traffic, especially as you navigate the initial interstate connections. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $23, planning is simple. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without services is considerable; it's wise to refuel before embarking on the 109.1-mile segment on I-88.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.2 miles from Albany, NY, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 109.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 31 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.2 miles or 1h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Conklin, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Albany, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Albany, NY
This is one driving day of about 142.4 miles and 2h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Albany, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 88 for about 109.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 71.2 mi from Albany, NY
· 1h 26m into the drive
The midpoint is around 71.2 miles from Albany, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 88 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 109.1 miles.
Arriving in Conklin, NY
The final approach into Conklin, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Conklin, NY.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.44 one way
$46.88 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg50 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$25.35
$50.69
premium
$4.92
$27.60
$55.20
diesel
$5.61
$31.44
$62.88
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.7
0
$14.95
$6.84
Efficient EV
35.6
0
$12.46
$5.70
EV Truck/SUV
57
0
$19.94
$9.11
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Albany, NY
Morning
in Albany on Friday
Local time
7:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
S 5 to 13 mph68% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 3:18PM EDT until April 14 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 3:13PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Destination
Conklin, NY
Morning
in Conklin on Friday
Local time
7:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
38°F
Worcester, NY
71 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
41 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 55m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Albany, NY to Conklin, NY covers 142.4 miles and takes about 2h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 88, I 90, I 81. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71.2 miles from Albany, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.44 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 142.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Henry Johnson Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Albany, NY to Conklin, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Binghamton along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
