How far is West Albany, NY from Aurora, NY?
The driving distance from West Albany, NY to Aurora, NY is about 187.3 miles (301.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.5 miles (239 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Albany and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Albany and Aurora.
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Start on Sand Creek Road
22 m · 7 sec · Sand Creek Road
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Turn right onto Exchange Street
1429 ft · 47 sec · Exchange Street
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Turn left onto Everett Road Extension
773 ft · 21 sec · Everett Road Extension
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Take the ramp slight right
1265 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
156 mi · 3 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 34: Weedsport, Auburn
1.3 km · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 34
1708 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 34
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Continue on North Seneca Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Seneca Street
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Continue on North Street Road
7.6 mi · 12 min · North Street Road
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Turn right onto Chase Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · Chase Street
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Turn left onto Half Acre Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · Half Acre Road
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Continue on State Highway 326
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 326
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Cayuga Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Cayuga Street
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Continue on State Highway 90
2080 ft · 59 sec · State Highway 90
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Continue on South Cayuga Street
5.9 mi · 9 min · South Cayuga Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Albany and Aurora.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Everett Road Extension
Keep slight left
156 mi · 03h 00m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Albany and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Aurora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Albany to Aurora?
The road trip is about 187.3 miles (301.5 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?
Whitesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.5 miles from West Albany and 93.8 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.5 miles (239 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 9:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.50 one way or $53.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Albany and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Whitesboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitesboro.
Union Station
Rome station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Albany and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 148.5 mi (238.99 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Aurora
Village in Cayuga County, New York
| Population | 13,783 |
| Coordinates | 42.7539600, -76.7024500 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aurora (-76.70245, 42.75396)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 301 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $26.50 | $53.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $29.62 | $59.24 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $32.13 | $64.26 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $31.03 | $62.05 |
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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