How far is Albany, NY from West Monroe, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to West Monroe, NY is about 143.6 miles (231.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.6 miles (200.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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 03h 01m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Herkimer County, New York, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and West Monroe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and West Monroe.
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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
84.7 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 790, NY 8, NY 12: Utica
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right
1013 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on North Genesee Street
553 ft · 10 sec · North Genesee Street
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Turn right onto Auert Avenue
100 m · 4 sec · Auert Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
800 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Continue on State Route 49
13.7 mi · 16 min · State Route 49
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Take the exit slight right
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Rome-New London Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Rome-New London Road
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Turn right onto State Route 49
12.6 mi · 18 min · State Route 49
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Continue on Lake Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · Lake Street
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Continue on Main Street
1202 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Lake Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Street
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Continue on State Route 49
4.5 mi · 7 min · State Route 49
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Continue on George Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · George Street
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Continue on State Route 49
3.7 mi · 5 min · State Route 49
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Turn right onto County Route 11
12 m · 1 sec · County Route 11
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Route 11
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and West Monroe.
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
84.7 mi · 01h 38m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Albany and Chance Rain Showers near West Monroe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to West Monroe?
The road trip is about 143.6 miles (231.1 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Little Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.7 miles from Albany and 72 miles from West Monroe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.6 miles (200.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 10:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.33 one way or $40.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Albany and Chance Rain Showers near West Monroe.
Stop Ideas Near Little Falls
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Little Falls.
Union Station
Rome station
Amsterdam station
Schenectady
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and West Monroe. Straight-line distance: 124.61 mi (200.54 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Monroe
Human settlement in Oswego County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 4,074 |
| Coordinates | 43.2809000, -76.0665900 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Monroe (-76.06659, 43.2809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 231 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $20.33 | $40.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $22.72 | $45.44 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $24.65 | $49.29 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $23.80 | $47.60 |
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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