The drive from Albany, NY to Wellsville, NY covers 266.9 miles and takes about 5h 32m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 88, Southern Tier Expressway, State Highway 417 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 117.7 miles on I 88.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
133.5 miles from Albany, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 39m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 32m. Total distance: 266.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 32m highway drive covering 266.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 88 and Southern Tier Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 117.7 miles on I 88.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 35 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 117.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 88 and Southern Tier Expressway. 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 Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 266.9 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 18 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
214.1 mi into trip|~4h 14m in
Take the exit toward I 99 South, US 15 South: Williamsport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 44A
Toward I 99 South, US 15 South: Williamsport
6
214.7 mi into trip|~4h 15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 99 South, US 15 South: Williamsport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 99 South, US 15 South: Williamsport
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Albany, NY and Wellsville, NY, road signs point toward Binghamton and Addison.
Binghamton
17.9 mi in|~24m
Addison
218.6 mi in|~4h 20m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 88
117.7 mi
2h 16m
Southern Tier Expressway
75.9 mi
1h 28m
State Highway 417
35 mi
52m
I 90
15.7 mi
19m
Andover Road
4.4 mi
6m
I 99
3.7 mi
4m
Addison Road
3.5 mi
5m
I 81
1.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 88
— 117.7 mi, about 2h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, NY and Wellsville, 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
118 mi·2 hr 16 min·I 88
12
Merge onto I 81
1.3 mi·1 min·I 81
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Corning
14
Merge onto I 86; NY 17
76 mi·1 hr 28 min·Southern Tier Expressway
15
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 44AToward I 99 South, US 15 South: Williamsport
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward I 99 South, US 15 South: Williamsport
17
Continue on I 99; US 15
3.7 mi·4 min·I 99; US 15
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Exit 8Toward NY 417: Erwin, Addison
19
Turn right onto NY 417
3.5 mi·5 min·Addison Road
20
Continue on NY 417
365 ft·6 sec·State Highway 417
21
Continue on NY 417
1.1 mi·1 min·Front Street
22
Continue on NY 417
0.2 mi·13 sec·Main Street
23
Continue on NY 417
0.7 mi·1 min·Tuscarora Street
24
Continue on NY 417
16 mi·24 min·State Highway 417
25
Turn left onto NY 36; NY 417
1.2 mi·1 min·State Highway 36
26
Turn right onto NY 417
15 mi·22 min·State Highway 417
27
Continue on NY 417
1.1 mi·1 min·East Chestnut Street
28
Continue on NY 417
2.8 mi·4 min·State Highway 417
29
Continue on NY 417
4.4 mi·6 min·Andover Road
30
Continue on NY 417
0.3 mi·24 sec·East Dyke Street
31
Turn straight onto NY 417
0.3 mi·30 sec·State Highway 417
32
Continue on NY 19; NY 417
0.6 mi·59 sec·Wellsville Bypass
33
Turn right onto West Madison Street
420 ft·23 sec·West Madison Street
34
Turn left onto North Main Street
87 ft·2 sec·North Main Street
35
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 133.5 miles from Albany, NY, or about 2h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 117.7 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 59 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.5 miles or 2h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wellsville, 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 266.9 miles and 5h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 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 117.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 133.5 mi from Albany, NY
· 2h 39m into the drive
The midpoint is around 133.5 miles from Albany, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Wellsville, NY
The final approach into Wellsville, 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 Wellsville, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Saratoga National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In 1777, a large British invasion force met an equally large American army here at Saratoga. After two intense battles, an eight-mile retreat, and a three-day siege, British General John Burgoyne surr...
23 mi from route
~57 min detour
Free
near mile 9.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.93 one way
$87.87 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg93 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$47.51
$95.01
premium
$4.92
$51.73
$103.46
diesel
$5.61
$58.93
$117.86
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
80.1
0
$28.02
$12.81
Efficient EV
66.7
0
$23.35
$10.68
EV Truck/SUV
106.8
1
$37.37
$17.08
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 16, 2026
Origin
Albany, NY
Afternoon
in Albany on Thursday
Local time
3:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Wellsville, NY
Afternoon
in Wellsville on Thursday
Local time
3:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Greene, NY
133 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
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 32m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Wellsville, NY covers 266.9 miles and takes about 5h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 88, Southern Tier Expressway, State Highway 417. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 133.5 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 $43.93 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 266.9 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.
Between Albany, NY and Wellsville, NY, road signs point toward Binghamton and Addison.
