How far is Kent, NY from West Albany, NY?

The driving distance from Kent, NY to West Albany, NY is about 255.6 miles (411.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.6 miles (361.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m 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
255.62 mi
04h 07m
Flight
224.57 mi
361.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.57 mi
Kilometers
361.41 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.62 mi
Kilometers
411.38 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Albany
Thu, Oct 15, 6:45 PM EDT
Return by in Kent
Thu, Oct 15, 10:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-10-15T14:37
Arrive West Albany
Thu, Oct 15, 6:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 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
8:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kent
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
Minoa
NY

Village in Onondaga County, New York

From Kent
128.1 mi
02h 03m
To West Albany
127.5 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NE
Destination
55°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kent and West Albany.

  1. 1

    Start on Ford Street

    16 m · 5 sec · Ford Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kent Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Kent Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Roosevelt Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Roosevelt Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Peter Smith Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Peter Smith Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    11.3 mi · 16 min · Ridge Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Sweden-Walker Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Sweden-Walker Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Brockport-Spencerport Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Brockport-Spencerport Road

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 490 East: Rochester

    2778 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Western Expressway

    20.1 mi · 26 min · Western Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany

    3238 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    201.7 mi · 3 hr 53 min · New York State Thruway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Everett Road

    1077 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Everett Road Extension

    1302 ft · 49 sec · Everett Road Extension

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Exchange Street

    1429 ft · 48 sec · Exchange Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Sand Creek Road

    22 m · 2 sec · Sand Creek Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sand Creek Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
202 mi · 79%
Western Expressway
20.1 mi · 8%
Ridge Road
11.3 mi · 4%
Brockport-Spencerport Road
10.1 mi · 4%
I 87 North
4.24 mi · 2%
Roosevelt Highway
2.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

202 mi · 03h 53m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
224.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minoa
02h 03m from Kent
Leave By
8:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Kent 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 Kent to West Albany?

The road trip is about 255.6 miles (411.4 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?

Minoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.1 miles from Kent and 127.5 miles from West Albany.

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

The direct path is about 224.6 miles (361.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 8:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.12 one way or $80.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Kent and Mostly Sunny near West Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Minoa

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Minoa and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe
Coffee break 9.9 mi away

City Hall Cafe

Syracuse , NY
300 S State St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.6/5 32 reviews Coffee shop
Syracuse City Hall
Meeting point 9.9 mi away

Syracuse City Hall

Syracuse , NY
233 E Washington St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.0/5 26 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.7 mi away

Town hall

Manlius , NY
8346 US-20, Manlius, NY 13104
City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

12 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

17 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

Rome station

47 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

63 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kent and West Albany. Straight-line distance: 224.57 mi (361.41 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

Town in Putnam County, New York, United States

Population13,142
Coordinates43.3278400, -78.1353000
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Albany

A hamlet in the town of Albany in Albany County, New York.

Population22,000
Coordinates42.6831300, -73.7784500
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Ford Street (-78.135299, 43.327819)
End: Sand Creek Road (-73.778577, 42.683146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 411 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.02 gal
34.14 L · about $40.12
Round trip
$80.24
18.04 gal · 68.28 L
Estimated CO2
80.2 kg one way
Round trip: 160.3 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $40.12 $80.24
Mid-grade $4.98 $44.94 $89.88
Premium $5.38 $48.55 $97.09
Diesel $6.51 $58.71 $117.42

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

There is no time difference between Kent and West Albany. The current time is 14:37:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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