Origin
Albany, NY
Afternoon in Albany on Thursday
Local time
12:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albany, NY to Canandaigua, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 10m
Distance
209.3 mi
337 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 57m
★
6 AM
4h 10m
8 AM
4h 37m
10 AM
4h 19m
12 PM
4h 17m
3 PM
4h 21m
5 PM
4h 35m
8 PM
4h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Canandaigua, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Albany, NY to Canandaigua, NY covers 209.3 miles and takes about 4h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Washington Avenue, Central Avenue, Henry Johnson Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.45 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
104.6 miles from Albany, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 10m. Total distance: 209.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 10m drive with frequent turns across 209.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Washington Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 10m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Albany, NY to Canandaigua, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Avenue | — | — |
| Central Avenue | — | — |
| Henry Johnson Boulevard | — | — |
| I 90 | — | — |
| I 90 West | — | — |
| NY 21 | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| Palmyra Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Washington Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, NY and Canandaigua, NY.
1
Start on the route
30 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
3
Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Central Avenue
4
Turn right onto Henry Johnson Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Henry Johnson Boulevard
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 90: Buffalo, Boston
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 90: Buffalo, Boston
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 West
7
Merge slight left
5.1 mi
·
6 min
8
Keep slight left
192 mi
·
3 hr 41 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward NY 21: Manchester, Palmyra
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
NY 21: Manchester, Palmyra
10
Turn right onto North Main Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
11
Continue on Palmyra Street
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Palmyra Street
12
Continue on Canandaigua Street
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Canandaigua Street
13
Continue on State Route 21
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 21
14
Continue on Gibson Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Gibson Street
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Main Street
16
Turn right onto Bristol Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Bristol Street
17
Turn left onto West Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Street
18
Turn left onto Parrish Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Parrish Street
19
Turn right
351 ft
·
27 sec
20
At the end of the road, turn right
167 ft
·
12 sec
21
Turn right
39 ft
·
3 sec
22
Arrive at your destination
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 104.6 miles from Albany, NY, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
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 46 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.6 miles or 2h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Canandaigua, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Albany, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 209.3 miles and 4h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 104.6 mi from Albany, NY · 2h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
105 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 104.6 miles from Albany, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Canandaigua, NY
The final approach into Canandaigua, 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 Canandaigua, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.45 one way
$68.90 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $37.25 | $74.51 |
| premium | $4.92 | $40.57 | $81.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $46.21 | $92.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.8 | 0 | $21.98 | $10.05 |
| Efficient EV | 52.3 | 0 | $18.31 | $8.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83.7 | 1 | $29.30 | $13.40 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Canandaigua, NY
Afternoon in Canandaigua on Thursday
Local time
12:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
4h 10m 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 Canandaigua, NY covers 209.3 miles and takes about 4h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Washington Avenue, Central Avenue, Henry Johnson Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 104.6 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 $34.45 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 straightforward 4h 10m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Albany, NY to Canandaigua, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Albany, NY to Canandaigua, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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