How far is West Albany, NY from Corning, NY?
The driving distance from West Albany, NY to Corning, NY is about 207.8 miles (334.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.2 miles (275.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Albany and Corning.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Albany and Corning.
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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
10.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88, NY 7: Schenectady, Binghamton
1070 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
2701 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
117.7 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Corning
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
70.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 352: Gibson, Corning
1736 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 961Q
75 m · 6 sec · State Highway 961Q
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Turn left onto East Corning Road
1.5 km · 2 min · East Corning Road
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Continue on Denison Parkway East
1.3 mi · 2 min · Denison Parkway East
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Turn right
12 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 West Albany and Corning.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 88
Continue straight
118 mi · 02h 17m
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 Partly Sunny near Corning.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Albany to Corning?
The road trip is about 207.8 miles (334.4 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?
Bainbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.6 miles from West Albany and 104.1 miles from Corning.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.2 miles (275.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 8:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.60 one way or $65.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Albany and Partly Sunny near Corning.
Stop Ideas Near Bainbridge
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 Bainbridge.
Union Station
Scranton, PA
Rome station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Albany and Corning. Straight-line distance: 171.23 mi (275.57 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 Corning
City in New York, USA
| Population | 10,632 |
| Coordinates | 42.1428500, -77.0546900 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
End: Corning (-77.05469, 42.14285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 334 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $32.60 | $65.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $36.52 | $73.04 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $39.45 | $78.90 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $47.71 | $95.42 |
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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