How far is Hamburg, NY from West Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Hamburg, NY to West Albany, NY is about 295.4 miles (475.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 256.4 miles (412.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 38m.
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.
Town in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamburg and West Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamburg and West Albany.
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Start on Buffalo Street
5 m · 1 sec · Buffalo Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Buffalo Street
67 m · 5 sec · Buffalo Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Buffalo Street
2536 ft · 1 min · Buffalo Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buffalo Street
21 m · 2 sec · Buffalo Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Buffalo Street
1364 ft · 39 sec · Buffalo Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Park Avenue
28 m · 3 sec · South Park Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Park Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Park Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Park Avenue
35 m · 2 sec · South Park Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Park Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Park Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Park Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · South Park Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Park Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Milestrip Road
1005 ft · 26 sec · Milestrip Road
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Take the exit left
1550 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo
2846 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
283.1 mi · 5 hr 29 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Everett Road
1077 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Everett Road Extension
1302 ft · 49 sec · Everett Road Extension
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Turn right onto Exchange Street
1429 ft · 48 sec · Exchange Street
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Turn left onto Sand Creek Road
22 m · 2 sec · Sand Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sand Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamburg and West Albany.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
283 mi · 05h 29m
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 Cloudy leaving Hamburg 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 Hamburg to West Albany?
The road trip is about 295.4 miles (475.4 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?
Van Buren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.8 miles from Hamburg and 148.6 miles from West Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 256.4 miles (412.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 7:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.35 one way or $92.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hamburg and Mostly Sunny near West Albany.
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 Hamburg and West Albany. Straight-line distance: 256.45 mi (412.72 km).
#1 Hamburg
Town in Erie County, New York, United States
| Population | 58,800 |
| Coordinates | 42.7158900, -78.8294800 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| 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: 475 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
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 | $4.45 | $46.35 | $92.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $51.91 | $103.82 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $56.08 | $112.16 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $67.82 | $135.65 |
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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