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Trip from Albany, NY to Hartland, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 41m

Distance

282.5 mi

455 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 28m ★
6 AM
5h 42m
8 AM
6h 8m
10 AM
5h 51m
12 PM
5h 48m
3 PM
5h 52m
5 PM
6h 7m
8 PM
5h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Hartland, NY, NY

Hartland, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from Albany, NY to Hartland, NY covers 282.5 miles and takes about 5h 41m 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 $46.50 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

141.2 miles from Albany, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 50m into the drive .

About the Cities

Starting in Albany, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1686

Albany is the capital of New York. Albany is an interesting showcase of several centuries' worth of architectural styles, including the modernistic Empire State Plaza.

Top landmarks

  • New York State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of New York
  • Fort Orange — fort in New Netherland (now Albany, New York)
  • Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception — historic cathedral in Albany, New York, United States

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 41m. Total distance: 282.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 41m 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 5h 41m drive with frequent turns across 282.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 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 5h 41m 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 Hartland, 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
I 490
Eastern Expressway
Western Expressway

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 Hartland, 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

203 mi · 3 hr 54 min
9

Take the exit slight right toward I 490: Rochester

0.4 mi · 52 sec · I 490: Rochester
10

Continue on Eastern Expressway

15 mi · 19 min · Eastern Expressway
11

Keep slight left to continue on Western Expressway

4.8 mi · 6 min · Western Expressway
12

Take the exit slight right toward NY 531 West: Spencerport, Brockport

0.5 mi · 1 min · NY 531 West: Spencerport, Brockport
13

Continue straight

7.5 mi · 8 min
14

Continue on Brockport-Spencerport Road

4.8 mi · 5 min · Brockport-Spencerport Road
15

Continue on Fourth Section Road

1.2 mi · 1 min · Fourth Section Road
16

Turn right onto Redman Road

1.5 mi · 1 min · Redman Road
17

Turn left onto West Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Avenue
18

Continue on Brockport-Holley Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Brockport-Holley Road
19

Continue on State Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · State Street
20

Continue on Mechanic Street

381 ft · 5 sec · Mechanic Street
21

Continue on Public Square

410 ft · 6 sec · Public Square
22

Continue on Wright Street

0.1 mi · 7 sec · Wright Street
23

Continue on West Albion Street

0.5 mi · 37 sec · West Albion Street
24

Continue on Holley Road

2.3 mi · 2 min · Holley Road
25

Turn straight onto State Route 31

0.3 mi · 19 sec · State Route 31
26

Continue on Fancher Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Fancher Road
27

Turn straight onto State Route 31

3.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 31
28

Continue on East Avenue

2.2 mi · 2 min · East Avenue
29

Continue on State Route 31

7.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 31
30

Turn straight onto Million Dollar Highway

1.5 mi · 1 min · Million Dollar Highway
31

Continue on East Center Street

1.8 mi · 2 min · East Center Street
32

Turn left onto Salt Works Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Salt Works Road
33

Turn right onto Maple Ridge Road

2.4 mi · 3 min · Maple Ridge Road
34

Continue on Telegraph Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Telegraph Road
35

Continue on Rochester Road

4.7 mi · 6 min · Rochester Road
36

Turn right onto Main Street

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Main Street
37

Continue on Hartland Road

2.8 mi · 4 min · Hartland Road
38

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 141.2 miles from Albany, NY, or about 2h 50m 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 62 miles or 1h 14m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 141.2 miles or 2h 50m 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 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hartland, 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 282.5 miles and 5h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 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 141.2 mi from Albany, NY · 2h 50m into the drive

Downtown Mattydale, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mattydale, NY

141 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

Johnstown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mattydale, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 141.2 miles from Albany, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hartland, NY

The final approach into Hartland, 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 Hartland, 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

$46.50 one way

$93.00 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 99 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $50.28 $100.57
premium $4.92 $54.75 $109.51
diesel $5.61 $62.37 $124.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$47

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$72–$97

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 98.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 84.8 1 $29.66 $13.56
Efficient EV 70.6 0 $24.72 $11.30
EV Truck/SUV 113 1 $39.55 $18.08

Gas CO2

99 kg

EV CO2

33 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Morning in Albany on Saturday

Local time

6:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hartland, NY

Morning in Hartland on Saturday

Local time

6:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°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

9 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 41m 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 Hartland, NY covers 282.5 miles and takes about 5h 41m 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 141.2 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 $46.50 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 5h 41m 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 Hartland, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Albany, NY to Hartland, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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