Connecting Albany to Endicott takes you across 145.6 miles of New York’s interior, typically clocking in at 2 hours and 56 minutes. Given the manageable duration, this trip works perfectly as a straightforward day drive, requiring only a single planned stop to break up the journey. You should budget approximately $24 for fuel to cover the distance. Since both cities reside within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the transit. Expect a highway-focused itinerary that keeps you moving efficiently toward the Southern Tier. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that reliably gets you from the capital region to your destination without unnecessary detours.
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
72.8 miles from Albany, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 28m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 88
117.7 mi
2h 16m
I 90
15.7 mi
19m
Southern Tier Expressway
3.9 mi
5m
East Main Street
1.9 mi
3m
I 81
1.3 mi
1m
State Highway 17C
0.9 mi
1m
Henry Johnson Boulevard
0.8 mi
1m
Washington Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 88
— 117.7 mi, about 2h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, NY and Endicott, NY.
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Start on this road
30 ft·7 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto NY 5
0.5 mi·1 min·Washington Avenue
3
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 5
0.1 mi·25 sec·Central Avenue
4
Turn right onto Henry Johnson Boulevard
0.8 mi·1 min·Henry Johnson Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·21 sec
Toward I 90: Buffalo, Boston
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 90 WestUse the slight left / straight lanes.
7
Merge onto I 90
5.1 mi·6 min·I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
11 mi·12 min·I 90
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 25AToward I 88, NY 7: Schenectady, Binghamton
10
Continue on this road
0.5 mi·1 min·this road
11
Continue on I 88
118 mi·2 hr 16 min·I 88
12
Merge onto I 81
1.3 mi·1 min·I 81
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Corning
14
Merge onto I 86; NY 17
3.9 mi·5 min·Southern Tier Expressway
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 69Toward NY 17C West: Endwell
16
Turn straight onto NY 17C
0.9 mi·1 min·State Highway 17C
17
Continue on NY 17C
0.3 mi·25 sec·George F Highway
18
Continue on NY 17C
1.9 mi·3 min·East Main Street
19
Turn slight right onto Park Street
241 ft·10 sec·Park Street
20
Arrive at destination
Park Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 2-hour and 56-minute drive, try to depart during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion near Albany. With only one recommended stop, plan to stretch your legs roughly midway through the 117.7-mile I-88 segment to stay alert. Since the entire route is highway-oriented, keep your cruise control ready and maintain steady speeds to optimize your $24 fuel budget. Flexibility is a major advantage here; because the trip is relatively short, you have plenty of time to reach Endicott without feeling rushed. Always double-check your fuel levels before merging onto I-88, as this long, primary stretch will be where you spend most of your time.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.8 miles from Albany, NY, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 117.7 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 32 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.8 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 Endicott, 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 145.6 miles and 2h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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.
The longest stretch is on I 88 for about 117.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 137.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|Henry Johnson Boulevard
Turn right onto Henry Johnson Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
1.6 mi into trip|~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward I 90 West
5
2.2 mi into trip|~4m in|I 90
Merge onto I 90
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
17.9 mi into trip|~24m in
Take the exit toward I 88, NY 7: Schenectady, Binghamton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 25A
Toward I 88, NY 7: Schenectady, Binghamton
5
137.6 mi into trip|~2h 44m in
Take the exit toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Corning
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Corning
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.97 one way
$47.93 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg51 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$25.92
$51.83
premium
$4.92
$28.22
$56.44
diesel
$5.61
$32.15
$64.29
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
43.7
0
$15.29
$6.99
Efficient EV
36.4
0
$12.74
$5.82
EV Truck/SUV
58.2
0
$20.38
$9.32
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 12, 2026
Origin
Albany, NY
Late night
in Albany on Sunday
Local time
12:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Mostly Clear
NE 1 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 1:11AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Endicott, NY
Late night
in Endicott on Sunday
Local time
12:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
31°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 1:11AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
38°F
Worcester, NY
73 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
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
2h 56m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This journey is defined by a high-speed, highway-focused profile, with 96% of the route consisting of major interstates. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-90 and I-88, which facilitate steady progress across the state. The most significant portion of your drive is a 117.7-mile uninterrupted stretch along I-88, offering a consistent rhythm behind the wheel. As you transition onto the Southern Tier Expressway, the character of the road remains efficient and direct. Because the route relies so heavily on high-capacity thoroughfares, you can expect a predictable driving experience that prioritizes speed and connectivity over local winding roads.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 117.7 mi on I 88.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 88 and I 90. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Henry Johnson Boulevard.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 145.6 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 0.6 miles (Henry Johnson Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,334 ft245 ft
Total Climb
1,123 ft
Total Descent
127 ft
Highest Point
1,334 ft
~60.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,090 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Albany, NY to Endicott, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Binghamton along the way.
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
Binghamton is a city of 48,000 people (2020) in upstate New York, at the confluence of the Susquehanna and Chenango Rivers. It is the cultural and financial center of the Greater Binghamton Metropolitan Area and is the Broome County seat. Binghamton is part of the "Triple Cities" with Endicott and Johnson City.
Binghamton has many fantastic examples of Romanesque Revival Architecture in the city's center; for this, and for its collection of ornate mansions and nice homes, it's known as the Parlor City. The Binghamton area is also known as the Carousel Capital of America, home to 6 of the remaining 150 antique carousels in the nation. Other historic attractions are the Roberson Museum, Kopernik Space Center, and the Ross Park Zoo.
Rod Serling, the screenwriter and television producer, was born here, and the regional sandwich known as the "spiedie" was created here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 56m. Total distance: 145.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 117.7 miles on I 88. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Endicott, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Henry Johnson Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Endicott, NY before heading back.
