How far is Lewiston, NY from West Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Lewiston, NY to West Albany, NY is about 302.8 miles (487.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 268.1 miles (431.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 29m 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 44m.
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.
Village 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 Lewiston and West Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston and West Albany.
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Start on North 8th Street
15 m · 7 sec · North 8th Street
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Turn left onto Center Street
1511 ft · 36 sec · Center Street
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Military Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Military Road
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Turn right onto Upper Mountain Road
1191 ft · 20 sec · Upper Mountain Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 190 South
622 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Niagara Expressway
6.5 mi · 8 min · Niagara Expressway
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Continue on Niagara Thruway
152 m · 8 sec · Niagara Thruway
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Continue on North Grand Island Bridge
1.2 km · 1 min · North Grand Island Bridge
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Continue on Niagara Thruway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Niagara Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290 East: Tonawanda, Rochester
1993 ft · 49 sec
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Continue on Youngmann Expressway
9.5 mi · 13 min · Youngmann Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany
1 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
271 mi · 5 hr 13 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 Lewiston 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
271 mi · 05h 13m
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 Lewiston 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 Lewiston to West Albany?
The road trip is about 302.8 miles (487.3 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?
Jordan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.1 miles from Lewiston and 151.7 miles from West Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 268.1 miles (431.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 7:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.55 one way or $95.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lewiston and Mostly Sunny near West Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Jordan
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 Jordan.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and West Albany. Straight-line distance: 268.07 mi (431.42 km).
#1 Lewiston
Village in New York
| Population | 2,572 |
| Coordinates | 43.1725600, -79.0358800 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| 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: 487 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 46m |
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 | $47.55 | $95.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $53.26 | $106.52 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $57.53 | $115.07 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $69.58 | $139.16 |
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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