How far is Albany, NY from Ontario, NY?

The driving distance from Albany, NY to Ontario, NY is about 206.6 miles (332.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.7 miles (294 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
206.59 mi
04h 18m
Flight
182.65 mi
293.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.65 mi
Kilometers
293.95 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.59 mi
Kilometers
332.47 km
Drive Time
04h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ontario
Sun, Apr 19, 5:17 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 9:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-19T00:58
Arrive Ontario
Sun, Apr 19, 5:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Westmoreland
NY

City in United States of America

From Albany
103.1 mi
02h 09m
To Ontario
103.5 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph W
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Ontario.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Ontario.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    2407 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue

    745 ft · 25 sec · Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Henry Johnson Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90: Buffalo, Boston

    1373 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    2801 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    141.4 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 690, NY 690: Syracuse, Fulton

    2201 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 690 North: Baldwinsville, Fulton

    2994 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1503 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on West Genesee Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · West Genesee Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 370

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 370

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    3.6 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 370

    7.9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 370

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 370

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Route 370

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Ridge Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Ridge Road

  20. 20

    Turn left

    26.8 mi · 37 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left

    142 m · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Furnace Road

    2357 ft · 1 min · Furnace Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    28 m · 3 sec · Ridge Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ridge Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Ontario.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
147 mi · 71%
State Highway 370
7.87 mi · 4%
NY 690 North
6.11 mi · 3%
West Genesee Road
5.93 mi · 3%
Main Street
4.83 mi · 2%
State Route 370
3.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left

141 mi · 02h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
182.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westmoreland
02h 09m from Albany
Leave By
8:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Albany and Chance Rain Showers near Ontario.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Ontario?

The road trip is about 206.6 miles (332.5 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?

Westmoreland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.1 miles from Albany and 103.5 miles from Ontario.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 182.7 miles (294 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 8:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.23 one way or $58.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Albany and Chance Rain Showers near Ontario.

Stop Ideas Near Westmoreland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Westmoreland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westmoreland.

RAIL

Rome station

10 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
321 Main St.
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

61 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

66 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Ontario. Straight-line distance: 182.65 mi (293.95 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Ontario

#2 Ontario

Human settlement in United States of America

Population10,173
Coordinates43.2209000, -77.2830400
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-73.75623, 42.65258)
End: Ontario (-77.28304, 43.2209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.29 gal
27.6 L · about $29.23
Round trip
$58.45
14.58 gal · 55.2 L
Estimated CO2
64.8 kg one way
Round trip: 129.6 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $29.23 $58.45
Mid-grade $4.48 $32.67 $65.33
Premium $4.86 $35.44 $70.87
Diesel $4.69 $34.22 $68.44

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Ontario. The current time is 00:58:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.