How far is West Albany, NY from Orchard Park, NY?
The driving distance from West Albany, NY to Orchard Park, NY is about 291.7 miles (469.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 252.1 miles (405.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 24m 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 05h 42m.
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 New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Albany and Orchard Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Albany and Orchard Park.
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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
280.7 mi · 5 hr 26 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 219: Orchard Park, Springville
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20A: Orchard Park
1611 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Big Tree Road
2051 ft · 37 sec · Big Tree Road
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Continue on West Quaker Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Quaker Street
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Turn left onto North Buffalo Street
11 m · 1 sec · North Buffalo Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Buffalo Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Albany and Orchard Park.
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
281 mi · 05h 26m
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 Cloudy near Orchard Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Albany to Orchard Park?
The road trip is about 291.7 miles (469.5 km) and usually takes 05h 42m 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?
Van Buren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.5 miles from West Albany and 146.3 miles from Orchard Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 252.1 miles (405.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 5:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.77 one way or $91.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Albany and Cloudy near Orchard Park.
Stop Ideas Near Van Buren
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Van Buren.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Albany and Orchard Park. Straight-line distance: 252.07 mi (405.66 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 Orchard Park
Land of milk honey and the bills
| Population | 3,116 |
| Coordinates | 42.7675600, -78.7439200 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orchard Park (-78.74392, 42.76756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 469 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
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 | $45.77 | $91.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $51.26 | $102.53 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $55.38 | $110.76 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $66.98 | $133.96 |
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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