Albany (New York) to Rochester (New York) drive

Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Albany (New York) to Rochester (New York). If you're planning a road trip to Rochester (New York), you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.

9:00 am  start in Albany (New York)
drive for about 42 minutes

9:42 am  Saratoga Springs
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 10:42 am
drive for about 58 minutes

11:40 am  eat at Howe Caverns
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:40 pm
drive for about 48 minutes

1:28 pm  Richfield Springs
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 2:28 pm
drive for about 58 minutes

3:26 pm  Cazenovia
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 4:26 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours

5:43 pm  Seneca Falls
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 6:43 pm
drive for about 55 minutes

7:38 pm  arrive in Rochester (New York)
eat at The Revelry

driving ≈ 5.5 hours

Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?

Trippy members suggest The Revelry, which was mentioned 2 times.

This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.

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Best free things to do in Rochester (New York)?  (6 answers)

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Newer restaurants, bars, and things to see  (3 answers)

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