How far is West Albany, NY from Brighton, NY?
The driving distance from West Albany, NY to Brighton, NY is about 281.8 miles (453.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 257.1 miles (413.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 02m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 31m.
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 Onondaga County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Albany and Brighton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Albany and Brighton.
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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
272 mi · 5 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Niagara Falls
2277 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Youngmann Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Youngmann Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 263 North: Millersport Highway North
1869 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto Millersport Highway
967 ft · 26 sec · Millersport Highway
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Turn left onto Flint Road
1262 ft · 46 sec · Flint Road
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Turn left onto Maple Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Maple Road
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Continue on Brighton Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Brighton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brighton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Albany and Brighton.
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
272 mi · 05h 15m
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 leaving West Albany and Mostly Cloudy near Brighton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Albany to Brighton?
The road trip is about 281.8 miles (453.5 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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?
Liverpool is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.6 miles from West Albany and 141.2 miles from Brighton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 257.1 miles (413.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 5:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.21 one way or $88.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Albany and Mostly Cloudy near Brighton.
Stop Ideas Near Liverpool
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 Liverpool.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Albany and Brighton. Straight-line distance: 257.14 mi (413.82 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 Brighton
Town in Monroe County, New York, USA
| Population | 35,776 |
| Coordinates | 42.9911700, -78.8369800 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brighton (-78.83698, 42.99117)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 453 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
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 | $44.21 | $88.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $49.52 | $99.04 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $53.50 | $106.99 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $64.70 | $129.40 |
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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