Drive Time
3h 57m
Distance
245.8 mi
396 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
Photo: Abhishek Navlakha
The drive from Clarkson, NY to Albany, NY covers 245.8 miles and takes about 3h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sweden-Walker Road, Brockport-Spencerport Road, I 490 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
122.9 miles from Clarkson, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 57m drive with frequent turns across 245.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden-Walker Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Brockport-Spencerport Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 490 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Western Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New York State Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 87 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 9 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Clarkson, NY and Albany, NY.
Start on West Ridge Road
Turn right onto Sweden-Walker Road
Turn left onto Brockport-Spencerport Road
Continue straight
Keep slight left to continue on I 490 East: Rochester
Merge slight right onto Western Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Loudonville, Arbor Hill
Keep slight right to continue on US 9 South: Arbor Hill, Henry Johnson Boulevard
Turn straight onto US 9
Continue on Henry Johnson Boulevard
Turn left onto Central Avenue
Turn slight left onto Washington Avenue
Turn right
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122.9 miles or 1h 58m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albany, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Clarkson, 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 Clarkson, NY
This is one driving day of about 245.8 miles and 3h 57m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 122.9 mi from Clarkson, NY · 1h 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
123 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 122.9 miles from Clarkson, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Albany, 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 Albany, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$38.80 one way
$77.59 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $43.36 | $86.73 |
| premium | $4.86 | $47.04 | $94.08 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $45.42 | $90.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.7 | 0 | $25.81 | $11.80 |
| Efficient EV | 61.5 | 0 | $21.51 | $9.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 98.3 | 1 | $34.41 | $15.73 |
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Clarkson on Saturday
Local time
11:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Albany on Saturday
Local time
11:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
53°F
Syracuse, NY
123 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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