How far is West Albany, NY from Ogdensburg, NY?

The driving distance from West Albany, NY to Ogdensburg, NY is about 214.2 miles (344.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163 miles (262.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m 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
214.27 mi
04h 31m
Flight
163.05 mi
262.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.05 mi
Kilometers
262.41 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.27 mi
Kilometers
344.83 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ogdensburg
Fri, Oct 16, 1:01 AM EDT
Return by in West Albany
Fri, Oct 16, 5:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Albany
2026-10-15T20:30
Arrive Ogdensburg
Fri, Oct 16, 1:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 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
7:56 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Forestport
NY

City in Oneida County, New York, United States of America

From West Albany
106.9 mi
02h 15m
To Ogdensburg
107.4 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
55°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Albany and Ogdensburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Albany and Ogdensburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Sand Creek Road

    22 m · 7 sec · Sand Creek Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Exchange Street

    1429 ft · 47 sec · Exchange Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Everett Road Extension

    773 ft · 21 sec · Everett Road Extension

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    62.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville

    1841 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2226 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Ann Street

    1740 ft · 36 sec · South Ann Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Monroe Street

    9.7 mi · 15 min · West Monroe Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 28

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 28

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 28

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 28

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 8

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 8

  18. 18

    Turn right onto State Highway 28

    6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 28

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Highway 12

    11.2 mi · 16 min · State Highway 12

  20. 20

    Continue on Erwin Parkway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Erwin Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 12

    1.2 km · 52 sec · State Highway 12

  22. 22

    Continue on Bea Luck Road

    19.6 mi · 23 min · Bea Luck Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Ross Road

    2675 ft · 1 min · Ross Road

  24. 24

    Continue on East State Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East State Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 812

    8.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 812

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Indian River Road

    16.1 mi · 19 min · Indian River Road

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 3

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Route 3

  29. 29

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on State Street

    2079 ft · 59 sec · State Street

  31. 31

    Continue on State Highway 812

    1770 ft · 38 sec · State Highway 812

  32. 32

    Continue on State Highway 812

    7.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 812

  33. 33

    Continue on Balmat-Fowler Road

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Balmat-Fowler Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto State Highway 58

    5.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 58

  35. 35

    Continue on William Street

    2895 ft · 41 sec · William Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    11.4 mi · 13 min · East Main Street

  37. 37

    Continue on State Highway 812

    11.5 mi · 13 min · State Highway 812

  38. 38

    Continue on South State Street

    1.4 km · 59 sec · South State Street

  39. 39

    Continue on State Highway 812

    5.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 812

  40. 40

    Continue on State Street

    2658 ft · 1 min · State Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Montgomery Street

    779 ft · 36 sec · Montgomery Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    27 m · 4 sec · Franklin Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Albany and Ogdensburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
43 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Road Extension
66.1 mi · 31%
State Highway 812
34 mi · 16%
Bea Luck Road
19.6 mi · 9%
Indian River Road
16.1 mi · 8%
State Highway 12
12 mi · 6%
State Highway 28
11.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Everett Road Extension

Keep slight left

62.5 mi · 01h 12m

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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.2 mi
163 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forestport
02h 15m from West Albany
Leave By
7:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Albany and Sunny near Ogdensburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Albany to Ogdensburg?

The road trip is about 214.2 miles (344.8 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Forestport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.9 miles from West Albany and 107.4 miles from Ogdensburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 163 miles (262.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 7:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.63 one way or $67.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Albany and Sunny near Ogdensburg.

Stop Ideas Near Forestport

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forestport, 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 Forestport.

RAIL

Rome station

33 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
321 Main St.
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

86 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

91 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Albany and Ogdensburg. Straight-line distance: 163.05 mi (262.41 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
Ogdensburg

#2 Ogdensburg

City in New York, USA

Population10,388
Coordinates44.6942300, -75.4863400
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: West Albany (-73.77845, 42.68313)
End: Ogdensburg (-75.48634, 44.69423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 345 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.56 gal
28.62 L · about $33.63
Round trip
$67.25
15.12 gal · 57.24 L
Estimated CO2
67.2 kg one way
Round trip: 134.4 kg / 296 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $33.63 $67.25
Mid-grade $4.98 $37.66 $75.33
Premium $5.38 $40.69 $81.38
Diesel $6.51 $49.21 $98.42

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Albany and Ogdensburg. The current time is 20:30:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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