How far is Ridgeway, NY from Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Ridgeway, NY to Albany, NY is about 270.4 miles (435.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 238 miles (383.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 51m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Onondaga County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ridgeway and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgeway and Albany.
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Start on Lyndonville Road
11 m · 7 sec · Lyndonville Road
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
9.1 mi · 13 min · Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Gaines Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Gaines Road
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Turn straight onto Oak Orchard Road
2555 ft · 51 sec · Oak Orchard Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Avenue
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Continue on State Route 31
3.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 31
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Continue on Fancher Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Fancher Road
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Turn straight onto State Route 31
1448 ft · 19 sec · State Route 31
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Continue on Holley Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Holley Road
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Continue on West Albion Street
2823 ft · 37 sec · West Albion Street
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Continue on Wright Street
539 ft · 7 sec · Wright Street
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Continue on Public Square
125 m · 5 sec · Public Square
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Continue on Mechanic Street
116 m · 5 sec · Mechanic Street
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Continue on State Street
2674 ft · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on Brockport-Holley Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Brockport-Holley Road
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Continue on West Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · West Avenue
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Turn right onto Redman Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Redman Road
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Turn left onto Fourth Section Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Fourth Section Road
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Continue on Brockport-Spencerport Road
4.8 mi · 6 min · Brockport-Spencerport Road
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 490 East: Rochester
2778 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Western Expressway
20.1 mi · 26 min · Western Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany
3238 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
201.7 mi · 3 hr 53 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
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Loudonville, Arbor Hill
1529 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 9 South: Arbor Hill, Henry Johnson Boulevard
1488 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto US 9
1444 ft · 22 sec · US 9
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Continue on Henry Johnson Boulevard
2809 ft · 1 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
155 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Washington Avenue
2658 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn right
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridgeway and Albany.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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 Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Ridgeway and Mostly Sunny near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ridgeway to Albany?
The road trip is about 270.4 miles (435.1 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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 135.3 miles from Ridgeway and 135 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 238 miles (383.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 8:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.25 one way or $76.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Ridgeway and Mostly Sunny near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Minoa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Town hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Minoa.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ridgeway and Albany. Straight-line distance: 238.08 mi (383.15 km).
#1 Ridgeway
Town of New York, United States
| Population | 6,243 |
| Coordinates | 43.2672800, -78.3897500 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington Avenue (-73.756162, 42.652644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 435 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 22m |
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 | $4.01 | $38.25 | $76.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $42.75 | $85.50 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $46.37 | $92.75 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $44.78 | $89.56 |
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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