Marilla, NY to Albany, NY is 276.5 miles and takes about 5h 33m via New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $49 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, taking you from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. The drive is mostly on surface roads, with a significant portion on the New York State Thruway. Plan for a single day of travel, keeping in mind the fuel cost estimate of $49. This route is a straightforward option for getting from point A to point B within the state.
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
138.2 miles from Marilla, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 50m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New York State Thruway
240.8 mi
4h 37m
Clinton Street
9.6 mi
13m
Alexander Road
9.3 mi
13m
I 90
6.1 mi
8m
Bullis Road
4.4 mi
6m
Oak Street
1.2 mi
2m
Walnut Street
0.7 mi
1m
Henry Johnson Boulevard
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 240.8 mi, about 4h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marilla, NY and Albany, NY.
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Start on CR 330
4.4 mi·6 min·Bullis Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto NY 354
9.6 mi·13 min·Clinton Street
3
Continue on NY 354
0.3 mi·48 sec·West Main Street
4
Turn slight right onto NY 354
0.3 mi·51 sec·Attica-Bennington Highway
5
At end of road, turn left onto NY 98
0.1 mi·21 sec·High Street
6
Continue on NY 98; NY 238
0.4 mi·33 sec·Market Street
7
Turn straight onto NY 98
2.7 mi·4 min·Alexander Road
8
Continue on NY 98
0.5 mi·45 sec·Main Street
9
Continue on NY 98
6.6 mi·9 min·Alexander Road
10
Continue on NY 98
0.7 mi·1 min·Walnut Street
11
Continue on NY 98
0.1 mi·11 sec·South Main Street
12
Enter roundabout onto NY 33; NY 98
23 ft·0 sec·Oak Street
13
Continue on NY 33; NY 98
1.2 mi·2 min·Oak Street
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward I 90 East
16
Merge onto I 90
241 mi·4 hr 37 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
1.2 mi·1 min·I 90
Exit 24Toward I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, MontrealUse the slight left lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
4.9 mi·6 min·I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·28 sec
Exit 6Toward US 9: Loudonville, Arbor HillUse the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·28 sec
Toward US 9 South: Arbor Hill, Henry Johnson BoulevardUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Turn straight onto US 9
0.3 mi·22 sec·US 9
22
Continue on US 9
0.5 mi·1 min·Henry Johnson Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn left onto NY 5
508 ft·16 sec·Central Avenue
24
Turn slight left onto NY 5
0.5 mi·1 min·Washington Avenue
25
Turn right
30 ft·2 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 33m duration, leaving Marilla in the morning should allow you to reach Albany with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop, you can plan your break strategically, perhaps around the 240.8-mile mark on the New York State Thruway where the profile shifts. The estimated fuel cost is $49, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before departing. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility with your departure time, but an early start will make for a more relaxed drive.
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 138.2 miles from Marilla, NY, or about 2h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 240.8 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 61 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.2 miles or 2h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 32m
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 Marilla, 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 Marilla, NY
This is one driving day of about 276.5 miles and 5h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Marilla, 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 240.8 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 25.8 and 274.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
25.8 mi into trip|~38m in|NY 33; NY 98 / Oak Street
Enter roundabout onto NY 33; NY 98 / Oak Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
9
268.4 mi into trip|~5h 20m 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
269.6 mi into trip|~5h 22m 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
274.5 mi into trip|~5h 29m 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
274.8 mi into trip|~5h 29m 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.73 one way
$89.46 round trip
$4.11/gal25.4 MPG avg97 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$48.54
$97.08
premium
$4.85
$52.77
$105.55
diesel
$4.80
$52.21
$104.42
Estimated Tolls: $12.04
New York State Thruway
(240.8 mi)$12.04
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
$45
Tolls
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
83
1
$29.03
$13.27
Efficient EV
69.1
0
$24.19
$11.06
EV Truck/SUV
110.6
1
$38.71
$17.70
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% 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 as of Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Marilla, NY
Late night
in Marilla on Monday
Local time
5:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Smoke then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 9 mph24% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 17 at 2:45PM EDT until July 18 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Destination
Albany, NY
Late night
in Albany on Monday
Local time
5:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Partly Cloudy
SW 0 to 3 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 17 at 2:45PM EDT until July 18 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 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
5h 33m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 95.3
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...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 171.6
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
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 104.9
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...
23 mi from route
~57 min detour
Free
near mile 266.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a substantial highway segment, with 240.8 miles on the New York State Thruway. The highway portion concludes, transitioning to surface roads like Clinton Street and Alexander Road. You'll experience mostly surface roads for the majority of this drive. Expect a break in the dense exits and highway cruising when you move onto these local streets.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 240.8 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 25.8 miles in near NY 33; NY 98 / Oak Street.
Driving Effort7/10
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 276.5 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 25.8 miles (NY 33; NY 98 / Oak Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 268.4 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 269.6 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 33m. Total distance: 276.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 240.8 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $12.04 in tolls one way, starting with New York State Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Albany, 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 25.8 miles (NY 33; NY 98 / Oak Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 268.4 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 269.6 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Women's Rights National Historical Park, Fort Stanwix National Monument and Harriet Tubman National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.6 hours each way, a round trip means 11.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Albany, NY before the return drive.
