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

The driving distance from Ontario, NY to West Albany, NY is about 202.8 miles (326.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.1 miles (291.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
202.75 mi
03h 22m
Flight
181.07 mi
291.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.07 mi
Kilometers
291.4 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.75 mi
Kilometers
326.29 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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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 03h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Albany
Thu, Oct 15, 4:59 PM EDT
Return by in Ontario
Thu, Oct 15, 8:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ontario
2026-10-15T13:37
Arrive West Albany
Thu, Oct 15, 4:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ontario
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
Westmoreland
NY

City in United States of America

From Ontario
101.2 mi
01h 41m
To West Albany
101.5 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 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 Ontario and West Albany.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ridge Road

    28 m · 6 sec · Ridge Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Furnace Road

    2357 ft · 1 min · Furnace Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    26.8 mi · 37 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Ridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto State Route 370

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Route 370

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 370

    7.9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 370

  7. 7

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.6 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 370

    1.7 mi · 2 min · State Route 370

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 54 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Genesee Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · West Genesee Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit left

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90

    1860 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    758 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany

    2920 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    140.3 mi · 2 hr 42 min · New York State Thruway

  16. 16

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Everett Road

    1077 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Everett Road Extension

    1302 ft · 49 sec · Everett Road Extension

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Exchange Street

    1429 ft · 48 sec · Exchange Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Sand Creek Road

    22 m · 2 sec · Sand Creek Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sand Creek Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ontario 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
140 mi · 69%
West Genesee Road
11.2 mi · 6%
State Highway 370
7.87 mi · 4%
I 87 North
4.24 mi · 2%
State Route 370
3.8 mi · 2%
West Main Street
3.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

140 mi · 02h 42m

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
03h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
181.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westmoreland
01h 41m from Ontario
Leave By
10:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ontario 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 Ontario to West Albany?

The road trip is about 202.8 miles (326.3 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?

Westmoreland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.2 miles from Ontario and 101.5 miles from West Albany.

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

The direct path is about 181.1 miles (291.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 10:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.80 one way or $63.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ontario and Mostly Sunny near West Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Westmoreland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Westmoreland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Rome station

10 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
321 Main St.
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

61 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

66 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ontario and West Albany. Straight-line distance: 181.07 mi (291.4 km).

Ontario

#1 Ontario

Human settlement in United States of America

Population10,173
Coordinates43.2209000, -77.2830400
Altitude134
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: Ridge Road (-77.283052, 43.22087)
End: Sand Creek Road (-73.778577, 42.683146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 326 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.15 gal
27.08 L · about $31.80
Round trip
$63.61
14.3 gal · 54.16 L
Estimated CO2
63.5 kg one way
Round trip: 127.1 kg / 280 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $31.80 $63.61
Mid-grade $4.98 $35.62 $71.24
Premium $5.38 $38.48 $76.96
Diesel $6.51 $46.54 $93.08

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 Ontario and West Albany. The current time is 13:37:07.

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.