How far is West Albany, NY from Canandaigua, NY?
The driving distance from West Albany, NY to Canandaigua, NY is about 205.8 miles (331.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.5 miles (287.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 08m 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 04h 04m.
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.
Town in Schuyler County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Albany and Canandaigua.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Albany and Canandaigua.
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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
191.9 mi · 3 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 21: Manchester, Palmyra
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Palmyra Street
1410 ft · 24 sec · Palmyra Street
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Continue on Canandaigua Street
1481 ft · 25 sec · Canandaigua Street
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Continue on State Route 21
4.6 mi · 7 min · State Route 21
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Continue on Gibson Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Gibson Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
2274 ft · 39 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Bristol Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Bristol Street
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Turn left onto West Street
1726 ft · 38 sec · West Street
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Turn left onto Parrish Street
824 ft · 38 sec · Parrish Street
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Turn right
107 m · 27 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
51 m · 12 sec
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Turn right
12 m · 3 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 West Albany and Canandaigua.
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
192 mi · 03h 42m
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.
Rain Showers leaving West Albany and Light Rain near Canandaigua.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Albany to Canandaigua?
The road trip is about 205.8 miles (331.2 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?
Dix is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.7 miles from West Albany and 103.1 miles from Canandaigua.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178.5 miles (287.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 8:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.29 one way or $64.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around West Albany and Light Rain near Canandaigua.
Stop Ideas Near Dix
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 Dix.
Rome station
Union Station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Albany and Canandaigua. Straight-line distance: 178.46 mi (287.2 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 Canandaigua
City in the state of New York, USA
| Population | 11,373 |
| Coordinates | 42.8742300, -77.2880400 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canandaigua (-77.28804, 42.87423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 331 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $32.29 | $64.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $36.17 | $72.34 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $39.07 | $78.15 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $47.26 | $94.51 |
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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