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

The driving distance from West Albany, NY to Penfield, NY is about 217.5 miles (350 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
217.47 mi
04h 17m
Flight
189.62 mi
305.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.62 mi
Kilometers
305.17 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.47 mi
Kilometers
349.99 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Penfield
Thu, Oct 15, 7:47 PM EDT
Return by in West Albany
Fri, Oct 16, 12:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Albany
2026-10-15T15:30
Arrive Penfield
Thu, Oct 15, 7:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 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
8:26 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

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
Verona
NY

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

From West Albany
108.5 mi
02h 08m
To Penfield
109 mi
02h 08m

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
57°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    202.8 mi · 3 hr 54 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 490: Rochester

    2126 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Eastern Expressway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Eastern Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 31F: Fairport, East Rochester

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 31F East: Fairport

    61 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Fairport Road

    1804 ft · 44 sec · Fairport Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    1 mi · 3 min · South Washington Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Linden Avenue

    3060 ft · 2 min · East Linden Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Whitney Road

    817 ft · 20 sec · Whitney Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Five Mile Line Road

    2394 ft · 1 min · Five Mile Line Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Penfield Road

    37 m · 3 sec · Penfield Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penfield Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Road Extension
206 mi · 95%
Eastern Expressway
7.63 mi · 4%
South Washington Street
1 mi
East Linden Avenue
0.58 mi
Five Mile Line Road
0.45 mi
I 490
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

Everett Road Extension

Keep slight left

203 mi · 03h 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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
189.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Verona
02h 08m from West Albany
Leave By
8:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Albany and Mostly Sunny near Penfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 217.5 miles (350 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?

Verona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.5 miles from West Albany and 109 miles from Penfield.

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

The direct path is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 8:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.12 one way or $68.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Verona

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

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

RAIL

Rome station

12 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

28 mi away
321 Main St.
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

48 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

53 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Albany and Penfield. Straight-line distance: 189.62 mi (305.17 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
Penfield

#2 Penfield

Town in New York, United States

Population37,243
Coordinates43.1303400, -77.4755500
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: West Albany (-73.77845, 42.68313)
End: Penfield (-77.47555, 43.13034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.67 gal
29.05 L · about $34.12
Round trip
$68.23
15.34 gal · 58.1 L
Estimated CO2
68.2 kg one way
Round trip: 136.3 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $34.12 $68.23
Mid-grade $4.98 $38.21 $76.42
Premium $5.38 $41.28 $82.56
Diesel $6.51 $49.92 $99.85

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 Penfield. The current time is 15:30:02.

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.