How far is West Seneca, NY from Albany, NY?
The driving distance from West Seneca, NY to Albany, NY is about 290.2 miles (467 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 256.2 miles (412.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Onondaga County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Seneca and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Seneca and Albany.
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Start on the route
4 m · 1 sec
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Continue on Greymount Avenue
762 ft · 39 sec · Greymount Avenue
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Turn left onto Seneca Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Seneca Street
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Turn left onto Harlem Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Harlem Road
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Turn right onto William Street
1.4 km · 2 min · William Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 90 East
890 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
275.7 mi · 5 hr 19 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Loudonville, Arbor Hill
1529 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 9 South: Arbor Hill, Henry Johnson Boulevard
1488 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto US 9
1444 ft · 22 sec · US 9
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Continue on Henry Johnson Boulevard
2809 ft · 1 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
155 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Washington Avenue
2658 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn right
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Seneca and Albany.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
276 mi · 05h 19m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving West Seneca and Rain near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Seneca to Albany?
The road trip is about 290.2 miles (467 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?
Liverpool is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.9 miles from West Seneca and 146.3 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 256.2 miles (412.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 7:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.05 one way or $82.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around West Seneca and Rain near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Liverpool
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 Liverpool.
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 Seneca and Albany. Straight-line distance: 256.21 mi (412.33 km).
#1 West Seneca
Town in Erie County, New York
| Population | 45,117 |
| Coordinates | 42.8500600, -78.7997500 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington Avenue (-73.756162, 42.652644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 467 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $41.05 | $82.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $45.89 | $91.77 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $49.78 | $99.55 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $48.07 | $96.13 |
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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