West Albany, NY to Kenmore, NY is 283.9 miles and takes about 5h 36m via I 90 and Sheridan Drive, with a fuel budget near $47 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays entirely within New York, making it a straightforward trip for state residents. It's predominantly a highway drive, so expect consistent speeds for most of the way. Given the relatively short duration and minimal stops recommended, this trip is well-suited for a single day of travel, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
142 miles from West Albany, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 45m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 90
275.2 mi
5h 18m
Sheridan Drive
4.6 mi
9m
Youngmann Expressway
1.8 mi
2m
Delaware Avenue
1 mi
2m
Exchange Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Everett Road Extension
0.1 mi
<1m
Landers Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Sand Creek Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 275.2 mi, about 5h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Albany, NY and Kenmore, NY.
1
Start on Sand Creek Road
71 ft·6 sec·Sand Creek Road
2
Turn right onto Exchange Street
0.3 mi·47 sec·Exchange Street
3
Turn left onto CR 155
0.1 mi·21 sec·Everett Road Extension
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
5
Merge onto I 90
3.2 mi·4 min·I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
272 mi·5 hr 14 min·I 90
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·36 sec
Exit 50Toward I 290: Niagara FallsUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 290
1.8 mi·2 min·Youngmann Expressway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 6Toward NY 324, NY 240: Sheridan Drive, Harlem RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto NY 324
4.6 mi·9 min·Sheridan Drive
Use the left / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto NY 384
1.0 mi·2 min·Delaware Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto Landers Road
106 ft·4 sec·Landers Road
13
Arrive at destination
Landers Road
Trip Plan
Consider departing from West Albany in the morning to take full advantage of daylight for this single-day trip. With a drive time of around 5 hours and 36 minutes, you can comfortably complete the 283.9 miles without needing to break it up. The longest stretch on I 90 is over 275 miles, so plan for a fuel stop before you leave or shortly after departing, as services might be less frequent on the highway itself. The fuel cost is estimated at $47, so keep that in mind for your budget.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 142 miles from West Albany, NY, or about 2h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 275.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 62 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142 miles or 2h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kenmore, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving West Albany, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from West Albany, NY
This is one driving day of about 283.9 miles and 5h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from West Albany, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 275.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 282.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Exchange Street
Turn right onto Exchange Street
Navigation decision point
6
3.8 mi into trip|~6m in|I 90
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
275.9 mi into trip|~5h 20m in
Take the exit toward I 290: Niagara Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 50
Toward I 290: Niagara Falls
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278.1 mi into trip|~5h 23m in
Take the exit toward NY 324, NY 240: Sheridan Drive, Harlem Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward NY 324, NY 240: Sheridan Drive, Harlem R...
6
282.9 mi into trip|~5h 33m in|NY 384 / Delaware Avenue
Turn left onto NY 384 / Delaware Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.15 one way
$100.30 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg99 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.86
$54.27
$108.53
premium
$5.28
$58.97
$117.94
diesel
$6.18
$69.06
$138.13
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
85.2
1
$29.81
$13.63
Efficient EV
71
0
$24.84
$11.36
EV Truck/SUV
113.6
1
$39.75
$18.17
Gas CO2
99 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Oct 17, 2026
Origin
West Albany, NY
Afternoon
in West Albany on Saturday
Local time
1:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Sunny
NW 13 to 17 mph9% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 2:20AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 1:29AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Destination
Kenmore, NY
Afternoon
in Kenmore on Saturday
Local time
1:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
NW 7 to 13 mph28% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 2:20AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 1:29AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 36m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Women's Rights National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 176.2
For centuries, the Oneida Carrying Place, a six-mile portage connecting the Mohawk River and Wood Creek, served as a vital link for those traveling by water from the ocean to the Great Lakes. When Eur...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 97.9
Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...
9 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 166.4
In 1777, a large British invasion force met an equally large American army here at Saratoga. After two intense battles, an eight-mile retreat, and a three-day siege, British General John Burgoyne surr...
22 mi from route
~56 min detour
Free
near mile 19.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 98% of this 283.9-mile trip on highways, covering a substantial 275.2 miles on I 90 alone. This means you'll experience consistent cruising for the vast majority of your drive. The route transitions to surface roads, specifically Sheridan Drive, for the final miles into Kenmore. Expect a high density of exits and potential for merging traffic as you approach the Buffalo metropolitan area.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 275.2 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and Sheridan Drive. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Exchange Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 283.9 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Exchange Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 275.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Tonawanda is the name of both a city in the Northtowns of Erie County, New York, and the unincorporated suburban township that surrounds it. The incorporated village of Kenmore also makes up part of the Town of Tonawanda. All three of these places are covered in this article.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 36m. Total distance: 283.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 275.2 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 35 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 35 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Exchange Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 275.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Women's Rights National Historical Park, Fort Stanwix National Monument and Harriet Tubman National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.6 hours each way, a round trip means 11.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Kenmore, NY before the return drive.
