How far is Fredonia, NY from West Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Fredonia, NY to West Albany, NY is about 325.8 miles (524.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 283 miles (455.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fredonia and West Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fredonia and West Albany.
-
1
Start on Temple Street
23 m · 8 sec · Temple Street
-
2
Turn left onto Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
-
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bennett Road
60 m · 3 sec · Bennett Road
-
4
Exit the roundabout onto Bennett Road
3010 ft · 41 sec · Bennett Road
-
5
Take the exit slight right
1670 ft · 46 sec
-
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo
1717 ft · 23 sec
-
7
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
318.5 mi · 6 hr 10 min · New York State Thruway
-
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal
1.2 mi · 2 min
-
9
Keep slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward Everett Road
1077 ft · 25 sec
-
11
Turn left onto Everett Road Extension
1302 ft · 49 sec · Everett Road Extension
-
12
Turn right onto Exchange Street
1429 ft · 48 sec · Exchange Street
-
13
Turn left onto Sand Creek Road
22 m · 2 sec · Sand Creek Road
-
14
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sand Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fredonia and West Albany.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
318 mi · 06h 10m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Fredonia and Mostly Sunny near West Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fredonia to West Albany?
The road trip is about 325.8 miles (524.4 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?
Port Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.7 miles from Fredonia and 163.2 miles from West Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 283 miles (455.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 6:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.15 one way or $102.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fredonia and Mostly Sunny near West Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Port Byron
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 Port Byron.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Rome station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fredonia and West Albany. Straight-line distance: 283.06 mi (455.54 km).
#1 Fredonia
Village in the U.
| Population | 10,103 |
| Coordinates | 42.4400600, -79.3317100 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Albany
A hamlet in the town of Albany in Albany County, New York.
| Population | 22,000 |
| Coordinates | 42.6831300, -73.7784500 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sand Creek Road (-73.778577, 42.683146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 524 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $51.15 | $102.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $57.29 | $114.59 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $61.89 | $123.79 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $74.85 | $149.71 |
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 · Oct 15, 2026