How far is West Albany, NY from Massena, NY?
The driving distance from West Albany, NY to Massena, NY is about 210.6 miles (339 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.7 miles (265.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 34m 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.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Essex County, New York, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Albany and Massena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Albany and Massena.
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Start on Sand Creek Road
1630 ft · 50 sec · Sand Creek Road
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Turn right onto Everett Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Everett Road
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Turn left onto Albany Shaker Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Albany Shaker Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Albany Shaker Road
28 m · 2 sec · Albany Shaker Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Albany Shaker Road
1556 ft · 39 sec · Albany Shaker Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 87 North
2372 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Adirondack Northway
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Keep slight left to continue on Adirondack Northway
98.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9, NY 73: Keene, Keene Valley
1346 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 9
2.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 9
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 73
11.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on State Highway 9N
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 9N
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 73
7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on Cascade Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · Cascade Road
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Turn slight left onto Old Military Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Old Military Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Saranac-Placid Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · Saranac-Placid Road
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Continue on Lake Flower Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Lake Flower Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Street
1370 ft · 42 sec · River Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
2254 ft · 51 sec · Church Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloomingdale Avenue
150 m · 12 sec · Bloomingdale Avenue
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
2778 ft · 49 sec · Broadway Street
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Continue on Lake Colby Drive
3 mi · 4 min · Lake Colby Drive
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Continue on Harrietstown Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Harrietstown Road
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Continue on State Highway 86
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 86
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Continue on Easy Street
3.7 mi · 5 min · Easy Street
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Turn right onto Adirondack Trail
8.9 mi · 12 min · Adirondack Trail
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Turn left onto Santa Clara Road
16.9 mi · 25 min · Santa Clara Road
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Continue on Santa Clara Road
4 mi · 6 min · Santa Clara Road
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Turn slight left onto State Highway 458
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 458
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At the end of the road, turn left
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto County Road 49
1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road 49
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Continue on County Road 49
941 ft · 24 sec · County Road 49
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Turn left onto Hopkinton-Winthrop Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · Hopkinton-Winthrop Road
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Continue on State Highway 420
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 420
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 11C
780 ft · 18 sec · State Highway 11C
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Turn left onto South Main Street
10.9 mi · 16 min · South Main 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 Massena.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Adirondack Northway
Keep slight left to continue on Adirondack Northway
98.4 mi · 01h 54m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Albany and Showers And Thunderstorms near Massena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Albany to Massena?
The road trip is about 210.6 miles (339 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?
Moriah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.3 miles from West Albany and 105.4 miles from Massena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.7 miles (265.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 7:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.79 one way or $59.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Albany and Showers And Thunderstorms near Massena.
Stop Ideas Near Moriah
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 Moriah.
Port Henry station
Westport station
Ticonderoga station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Albany and Massena. Straight-line distance: 164.74 mi (265.13 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 Massena
City in Cass County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 10,122 |
| Coordinates | 44.9281000, -74.8918600 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
End: Massena (-74.89186, 44.9281)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 339 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $29.79 | $59.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $33.29 | $66.59 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $36.12 | $72.23 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $34.88 | $69.75 |
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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