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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Quick Snapshot
Road
210.64 mi
04h 47m
Flight
164.74 mi
265.13 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.74 mi
Kilometers
265.13 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.64 mi
Kilometers
339 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Massena
Tue, Jul 28, 11:50 AM EDT
Return by in West Albany
Tue, Jul 28, 4:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Albany
2026-07-28T07:03
Arrive Massena
Tue, Jul 28, 11:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Albany
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Moriah
NY

Human settlement in Essex County, New York, United States of America

From West Albany
105.3 mi
02h 23m
To Massena
105.4 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jul 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jul 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Sand Creek Road

    1630 ft · 50 sec · Sand Creek Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Everett Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Everett Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Albany Shaker Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Albany Shaker Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Albany Shaker Road

    28 m · 2 sec · Albany Shaker Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Albany Shaker Road

    1556 ft · 39 sec · Albany Shaker Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 87 North

    2372 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Adirondack Northway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Adirondack Northway

    98.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Adirondack Northway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9, NY 73: Keene, Keene Valley

    1346 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto US Highway 9

    2.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 9

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 73

    11.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 73

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 9N

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 9N

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 73

    7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 73

  14. 14

    Continue on Cascade Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Cascade Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Old Military Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Old Military Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Saranac-Placid Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Saranac-Placid Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Lake Flower Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Lake Flower Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto River Street

    1370 ft · 42 sec · River Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Church Street

    2254 ft · 51 sec · Church Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloomingdale Avenue

    150 m · 12 sec · Bloomingdale Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    2778 ft · 49 sec · Broadway Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Lake Colby Drive

    3 mi · 4 min · Lake Colby Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on Harrietstown Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Harrietstown Road

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 86

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 86

  25. 25

    Continue on Easy Street

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Easy Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Adirondack Trail

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Adirondack Trail

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Santa Clara Road

    16.9 mi · 25 min · Santa Clara Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Santa Clara Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Santa Clara Road

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto State Highway 458

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 458

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2 mi · 3 min

  31. 31

    Turn right onto County Road 49

    1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road 49

  32. 32

    Continue on County Road 49

    941 ft · 24 sec · County Road 49

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Hopkinton-Winthrop Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Hopkinton-Winthrop Road

  34. 34

    Continue on State Highway 420

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 420

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 11C

    780 ft · 18 sec · State Highway 11C

  36. 36

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    10.9 mi · 16 min · South Main Street

  37. 37

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
37 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adirondack Northway
101 mi · 48%
Santa Clara Road
20.9 mi · 10%
State Highway 73
18.7 mi · 9%
South Main Street
10.9 mi · 5%
Adirondack Trail
8.93 mi · 4%
Hopkinton-Winthrop Road
5.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.9 mi
164.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moriah
02h 23m from West Albany
Leave By
7:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Moriah, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moriah.

RAIL

Port Henry station

4 mi away
20 Park Place
RAIL

Westport station

16 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Ticonderoga station

23 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt
BUS

Lake Placid, New York

46 mi away
1 Mirror Lake Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Albany and Massena. Straight-line distance: 164.74 mi (265.13 km).

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#1 West Albany

A hamlet in the town of Albany in Albany County, New York.

Population22,000
Coordinates42.6831300, -73.7784500
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Massena

#2 Massena

City in Cass County, Iowa, United States of America

Population10,122
Coordinates44.9281000, -74.8918600
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: West Albany (-73.77845, 42.68313)
End: Massena (-74.89186, 44.9281)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.43 gal
28.14 L · about $29.79
Round trip
$59.57
14.86 gal · 56.28 L
Estimated CO2
66 kg one way
Round trip: 132.1 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New York · Jul 28, 2026

There is no time difference between West Albany and Massena. The current time is 07:03:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.