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2h 56m
Distance
145.3 mi
234 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
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Endicott, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
The drive from Endicott, NY to Albany, NY covers 145.3 miles and takes about 2h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 88, New York State Thruway, I 90 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 117.5 miles on I 88. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.65 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
72.6 miles from Endicott, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
This is a 2h 56m highway drive covering 145.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 88 and New York State Thruway. The longest continuous stretch is about 117.5 miles on I 88.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
255 ft
Total Descent
0 ft
Highest Point
1,093 ft
~48.4 mi in
Elevation Range
255 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 88 and New York State Thruway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.2 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 145.3 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 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 137.2 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 138.4 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
On the drive from Endicott, NY to Albany, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Montreal along the way.
Montreal
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 88 | 117.5 mi | 2h 16m |
| New York State Thruway | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| I 90 | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| Southern Tier Expressway | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| East Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| I 81 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| George F Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Henry Johnson Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Endicott, NY and Albany, NY.
Start on Park Street
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
Turn left onto NY 17C; NY 26
Continue on NY 17C
Take the ramp
Merge onto NY 17
Take the exit
Merge onto I 81
Keep slight right at fork onto I 88
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 90
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto US 9
Continue on US 9
Turn left onto NY 5
Turn slight left onto NY 5
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.6 miles or 1h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albany, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Endicott, 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 Endicott, NY
This is one driving day of about 145.3 miles and 2h 56m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.6 mi from Endicott, NY · 1h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 72.6 miles from Endicott, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 88 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 117.5 miles.
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.
Regular Gas
$23.65 one way
$47.31 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $25.63 | $51.27 |
| premium | $4.88 | $27.93 | $55.87 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $32.28 | $64.56 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.48
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
$24
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.6 | 0 | $15.26 | $6.97 |
| Efficient EV | 36.3 | 0 | $12.71 | $5.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.1 | 0 | $20.34 | $9.30 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Endicott on Sunday
Local time
4:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
31°F
Partly Cloudy
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 1:11AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Afternoon in Albany on Sunday
Local time
4:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Mostly Clear
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 1:11AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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