How far is Albany, NY from Lockport, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Lockport, NY is about 285.6 miles (459.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 252.2 miles (405.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 44m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Onondaga County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Lockport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Lockport.
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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
202.8 mi · 3 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 490: Rochester
2126 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Eastern Expressway
15.3 mi · 20 min · Eastern Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Western Expressway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Western Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 531 West: Spencerport, Brockport
2491 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Brockport-Spencerport Road
4.8 mi · 6 min · Brockport-Spencerport Road
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Continue on Fourth Section Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Fourth Section Road
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Turn right onto Redman Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Redman Road
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Turn left onto West Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · West Avenue
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Continue on Brockport-Holley Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Brockport-Holley Road
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Continue on State Street
2674 ft · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on Mechanic Street
116 m · 5 sec · Mechanic Street
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Continue on Public Square
125 m · 6 sec · Public Square
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Continue on Wright Street
539 ft · 7 sec · Wright Street
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Continue on West Albion Street
2823 ft · 37 sec · West Albion Street
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Continue on Holley Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Holley Road
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Turn straight onto State Route 31
1448 ft · 19 sec · State Route 31
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Continue on Fancher Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Fancher Road
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Turn straight onto State Route 31
3.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 31
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Continue on East Avenue
2.2 mi · 2 min · East Avenue
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Continue on State Route 31
7.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 31
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Turn straight onto Million Dollar Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Million Dollar Highway
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Continue on East Center Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Center Street
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Turn left onto Salt Works Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Salt Works Road
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Turn right onto Maple Ridge Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Maple Ridge Road
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Continue on Telegraph Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Telegraph Road
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Continue on Rochester Road
8.4 mi · 12 min · Rochester Road
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Continue on Chestnut Ridge Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Chestnut Ridge Road
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Continue on East Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1161 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto Market Street
15 m · 1 sec · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Lockport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 West
Keep slight left
203 mi · 03h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Lockport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Lockport?
The road trip is about 285.6 miles (459.6 km) and usually takes 05h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Galeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.5 miles from Albany and 143.1 miles from Lockport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 252.2 miles (405.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.41 one way or $80.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Lockport.
Stop Ideas Near Galeville
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 Galeville.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Lockport. Straight-line distance: 252.2 mi (405.88 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lockport
Town in Niagara County, New York, United States
| Population | 19,834 |
| Coordinates | 43.1706100, -78.6903100 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lockport (-78.69031, 43.17061)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 460 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 33m |
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 | $40.41 | $80.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $45.17 | $90.34 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $49.00 | $98.00 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $47.32 | $94.63 |
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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