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Massena, NY
Late night in Massena on Saturday
Local time
4:58 AM
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Current temp
51°F
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Trip from Massena, NY to Albany, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 13m
Distance
218.4 mi
352 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 0m
★
6 AM
4h 13m
8 AM
4h 40m
10 AM
4h 22m
12 PM
4h 20m
3 PM
4h 24m
5 PM
4h 38m
8 PM
4h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Massena, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Massena, NY to Albany, NY covers 218.4 miles and takes about 4h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 11C, Highway 420, Hopkinton-Winthrop Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.95 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
109.2 miles from Massena, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .
About the Cities
Arriving 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 4h 13m. Total distance: 218.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 13m 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 13m drive with frequent turns across 218.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 11C 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 13m 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 Massena, NY to Albany, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 11C | — | — |
| Highway 420 | — | — |
| Hopkinton-Winthrop Road | — | — |
| County Road 49 | — | — |
| Highway 458 | — | — |
| Santa Clara Road | — | — |
| Adirondack Trail | — | — |
| Easy Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 11C
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Massena, NY and Albany, NY.
1
Start on Main Street
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Main Street
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 11C
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
State Highway 11C
3
Turn left onto State Highway 420
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 420
4
Continue on Hopkinton-Winthrop Road
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Hopkinton-Winthrop Road
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 49
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
County Road 49
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 49
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 49
7
At the end of the road, turn left
2.0 mi
·
2 min
8
Turn right onto State Highway 458
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 458
9
Turn slight right onto Santa Clara Road
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Santa Clara Road
10
At the end of the road, turn right onto Santa Clara Road
17 mi
·
25 min
·
Santa Clara Road
11
At the end of the road, turn right onto Adirondack Trail
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Adirondack Trail
12
Turn left onto Easy Street
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Easy Street
13
Continue on State Highway 86
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 86
14
Continue on Harrietstown Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Harrietstown Road
15
Continue on State Highway 86
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 86
16
Continue on Broadway Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Broadway Street
17
Turn left onto Bloomingdale Avenue
492 ft
·
12 sec
·
Bloomingdale Avenue
18
Turn right onto Church Street
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Church Street
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto River Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
River Street
20
Keep slight right to continue on River Street
305 ft
·
9 sec
·
River Street
21
Turn slight right onto Lake Flower Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Flower Avenue
22
Continue on Saranac-Placid Road
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Saranac-Placid Road
23
Turn right onto Old Military Road
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Old Military Road
24
Turn straight onto Cascade Road
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Cascade Road
25
Continue on State Highway 73
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 73
26
Turn straight onto State Highway 9N
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 9N
27
Continue on State Highway 73
11 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 73
28
Turn straight
2.1 mi
·
2 min
29
Take the ramp right toward I 87 South
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 87 South
30
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
98 mi
·
1 hr 53 min
·
Adirondack Northway
31
Take the exit slight right toward NY 2, NY 7: Schenectady, Watervliet, Troy, Cohoes
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
NY 2, NY 7: Schenectady, Watervliet, Troy, Cohoes
32
Keep slight left to continue on NY 2, NY 7 West: Troy, Schenectady
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
NY 2, NY 7 West: Troy, Schenectady
33
Merge slight right
236 ft
·
4 sec
34
Keep slight right to continue on NY 2, NY 7 West: Watervliet, Schenectady
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
NY 2, NY 7 West: Watervliet, Schenectady
35
Keep slight left to continue on NY 2, NY 9
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
NY 2, NY 9
36
Turn straight onto Troy Schenectady Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Troy Schenectady Road
37
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Latham Circle
20 ft
·
1 sec
·
Latham Circle
38
Exit the rotary onto Loudon Road
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Loudon Road
39
Continue on Henry Johnson Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Henry Johnson Boulevard
40
Turn left onto Central Avenue
509 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
41
Turn slight left onto Washington Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
42
Turn right
30 ft
·
2 sec
43
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 109.2 miles from Massena, NY, or about 2h 6m 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 48 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.2 miles or 2h 6m 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 27m
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 Massena, 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 Massena, NY
This is one driving day of about 218.4 miles and 4h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Massena, 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 109.2 mi from Massena, NY · 2h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
109 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 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 109.2 miles from Massena, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.95 one way
$71.90 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
76 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $38.87 | $77.75 |
| premium | $4.92 | $42.33 | $84.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $48.22 | $96.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.5 | 0 | $22.93 | $10.48 |
| Efficient EV | 54.6 | 0 | $19.11 | $8.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87.4 | 1 | $30.58 | $13.98 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
26 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.
Destination
Albany, NY
Late night in Albany on Saturday
Local time
4:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Elizabethtown, NY
109 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
17 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
4h 13m 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 Massena, NY to Albany, NY covers 218.4 miles and takes about 4h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 11C, Highway 420, Hopkinton-Winthrop Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 109.2 miles from Massena, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.95 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 13m 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 Massena, NY to Albany, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Massena, NY to Albany, 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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