How far is Albany, NY from Lewiston, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Lewiston, NY is about 306.2 miles (492.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 269.6 miles (433.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Lewiston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Lewiston.
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Start on the route
9 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
2407 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue
745 ft · 25 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Henry Johnson Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90: Buffalo, Boston
1373 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
2801 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
272 mi · 5 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Niagara Falls
2277 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Youngmann Expressway
9.5 mi · 13 min · Youngmann Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 190 North / Niagara Falls
1708 ft · 42 sec · I 190 North / Niagara Falls
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Merge slight left onto Niagara Thruway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Niagara Thruway
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Continue on North Grand Island Bridge
1.3 km · 1 min · North Grand Island Bridge
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Continue on Niagara Thruway
141 m · 7 sec · Niagara Thruway
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Continue on Niagara Expressway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Niagara Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 265: Lewiston
702 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Military Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Military Road
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Turn right onto Lewiston Road
2162 ft · 41 sec · Lewiston Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Lewiston Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Lewiston Road
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
988 ft · 20 sec · Ridge Road
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Turn straight onto Center Street
1511 ft · 36 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto North 8th Street
15 m · 2 sec · North 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Lewiston.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 90 West
Keep slight left
272 mi · 05h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Albany and Sunny near Lewiston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Lewiston?
The road trip is about 306.2 miles (492.8 km) and usually takes 06h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Van Buren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.8 miles from Albany and 153.4 miles from Lewiston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 269.6 miles (433.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.30 one way or $86.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Albany and Sunny near Lewiston.
Stop Ideas Near Van Buren
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Van Buren.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 269.53 mi (433.76 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lewiston
Village in New York
| Population | 2,572 |
| Coordinates | 43.1725600, -79.0358800 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lewiston (-79.03588, 43.17256)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 493 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $43.30 | $86.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $48.39 | $96.79 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $52.50 | $105.00 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $50.70 | $101.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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