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Trip from Collins, NY to Albany, NY

Drive Time

6h 23m

Distance

315.8 mi

508 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$51

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

15 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
6h 11m ★
6 AM
6h 23m
8 AM
6h 48m
10 AM
6h 32m
12 PM
6h 29m
3 PM
6h 33m
5 PM
6h 47m
8 PM
6h 16m

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

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Downtown Collins, NY, NY

Collins, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from Collins, NY to Albany, NY covers 315.8 miles and takes about 6h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on New York State Thruway, US 62, I 90 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 287.2 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.41 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

157.9 miles from Collins, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 15m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 23m drive with frequent turns across 315.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 287.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 315.8 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 20.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 307.7 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 308.9 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
20.1 mi into trip | ~35m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East: Buffalo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 90 East: Buffalo
9
307.7 mi into trip | ~6h 9m in | I 90

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 toward I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 24 Toward I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal
6
308.9 mi into trip | ~6h 11m in | I 90

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
313.8 mi into trip | ~6h 18m in

Take the exit toward US 9: Loudonville, Arbor Hill

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 6 Toward US 9: Loudonville, Arbor Hill
9
314.1 mi into trip | ~6h 18m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 9 South: Arbor Hill, Henry Johnson Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 9 South: Arbor Hill, Henry Johnson Bo...

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 287.2 mi 5h 33m
US 62 17.2 mi 29m
I 90 6.1 mi 8m
Camp Road 1.5 mi 2m
Lake Street 0.6 mi 1m
Henry Johnson Boulevard 0.5 mi 1m
Washington Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Main Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 287.2 mi, about 5h 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Collins, NY and Albany, NY.

1

Start on NY 39

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Main Street
2

At end of road, turn right onto US 62

17 mi · 29 min · US 62
3

Turn left onto NY 75

0.6 mi · 1 min · Lake Street
4

Continue on NY 75

1.5 mi · 2 min · Camp Road
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
6

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 27 sec · this road
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 44 sec
Toward I 90 East: Buffalo Use the straight lane.
8

Merge onto I 90

287 mi · 5 hr 33 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 90
Exit 24 Toward I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal Use the slight left lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

4.9 mi · 6 min · I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 28 sec
Exit 6 Toward US 9: Loudonville, Arbor Hill Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 28 sec
Toward US 9 South: Arbor Hill, Henry Johnson Boulevard Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13

Turn straight onto US 9

0.3 mi · 22 sec · US 9
14

Continue on US 9

0.5 mi · 1 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Turn left onto NY 5

508 ft · 16 sec · Central Avenue
16

Turn slight left onto NY 5

0.5 mi · 1 min · Washington Avenue
17

Turn right

30 ft · 2 sec
18

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 157.9 miles from Collins, NY, or about 3h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 287.2 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 80 miles or 1h 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 157.9 miles or 3h 15m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albany, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Collins, 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 Collins, NY

This is one driving day of about 315.8 miles and 6h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Collins, 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 New York State Thruway for about 287.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 157.9 mi from Collins, NY · 3h 15m into the drive

Downtown Syracuse, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Syracuse, NY

158 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.

Popular next leg

Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY

144.2 mi · 2h 54m

Pacing Suggestions

Rochester, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 157.9 miles from Collins, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 287.2 miles.

Arriving in Albany, NY

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.

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.

Women's Rights National Historical Park

Women's Rights National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 141.6
View on nps.gov
Fort Stanwix National Monument

Fort Stanwix National Monument

National Monument

For centuries, the Oneida Carrying Place, a six-mile portage connecting the Mohawk River and Wood Creek, served as a vital link for those traveling by water from the ocean to the Great Lakes. When Eur...

7 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 206.9
View on nps.gov
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 152.4
View on nps.gov
Saratoga National Historical Park

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...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour Free near mile 294
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$51.41 one way

$102.82 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 111 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $55.71 $111.43
premium $4.88 $60.71 $121.42
diesel $5.64 $70.16 $140.32

Estimated Tolls: $14.36

New York State Thruway (287.2 mi) $14.36

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$51

Tolls

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$91–$116

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 110.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Wegmans - Tesla Supercharger

West Seneca, NY

Tesla

12 DCFC

Tops Friendly Markets - Tesla Supercharger

West Seneca, NY

Tesla

8 DCFC

ChargeSmart EV - Hamburg

Hamburg, NY

CHARGESMART_EV

4 DCFC

Towne Ford

Orchard Park, NY

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

Quaker Crossing

Orchard Park, NY

VIALYNK

4 DCFC

Econo Lodge Buffalo South

Buffalo, NY

VIALYNK

3 DCFC

Towne Chevrolet

North Collins, NY

Blink Network

2 DCFC

WEST HERR AUTO WH FH L3-1 EXPP

Hamburg, NY

ChargePoint Network

2 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 5 Blink Network: 2 EV Connect: 2 VIALYNK: 2 Tesla: 2 CHARGESMART_EV: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 94.7 1 $33.16 $15.16
Efficient EV 79 0 $27.63 $12.63
EV Truck/SUV 126.3 1 $44.21 $20.21

Gas CO2

110 kg

EV CO2

37 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Collins, NY

Afternoon in Collins on Monday

Local time

1:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Albany, NY

Afternoon in Albany on Monday

Local time

1:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 23m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Collins, NY to Albany, NY covers 315.8 miles and takes about 6h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, US 62, I 90. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 157.9 miles from Collins, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 10 significant decision points across 315.8 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 20.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 307.7 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 308.9 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Collins, NY to Albany, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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