West Albany to Webster is 210.5 miles and takes about 4h 22m via I 90 and NY 104, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making it a straightforward drive. It's a manageable distance for a single day, so you can leave whenever is most convenient for you.
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
105.3 miles from West Albany, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 3m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 90
144.6 mi
2h 47m
NY 104
34.2 mi
47m
State Highway 370
7.9 mi
10m
West Genesee Road
5.9 mi
8m
NY 690
5.3 mi
6m
Main Street
4.8 mi
9m
State Route 370
3.2 mi
4m
Ridge Road
2.2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 144.6 mi, about 2h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Albany, NY and Webster, 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
141 mi·2 hr 43 min·I 90
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Exit 39Toward I 690, NY 690: Syracuse, FultonUse the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward NY 690 North: Baldwinsville, Fulton
9
Merge onto NY 690
5.3 mi·6 min·NY 690
10
Take the exit onto NY 31
0.3 mi·36 sec·NY 31
11
Continue on NY 31; NY 370
5.9 mi·8 min·West Genesee Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on NY 370
1.2 mi·1 min·Main Street
13
Continue on NY 370
1.2 mi·1 min·State Route 370
14
Continue on NY 370
3.6 mi·7 min·Main Street
15
Continue on NY 370
7.9 mi·10 min·State Highway 370
16
Continue on NY 370
2.1 mi·2 min·State Route 370
17
Turn straight onto CR 163
2.2 mi·3 min·Ridge Road
18
Turn left onto NY 104
34 mi·47 min·NY 104
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Toward NY 250: Webster
20
Turn left onto NY 250
0.3 mi·34 sec·North Avenue
21
Turn left onto NY 404
91 ft·1 sec·East Main Street
Use the left lane.
22
Arrive at destination
NY 404
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 22m estimated drive time and 210.5-mile distance, this route is well-suited for a single day trip. To make the most of your travel time, consider departing in the morning to ensure you have ample daylight. With a fuel cost estimate of $35, it's wise to fill up before you leave West Albany. The longest continuous stretch is 144.6 miles on I 90, so plan for a rest stop before or during that segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the end of the highway portion.
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 105.3 miles from West Albany, NY, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 144.6 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 46 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.3 miles or 2h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Webster, 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 210.5 miles and 4h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 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 144.6 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 210.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
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.
8
145.3 mi into trip|~2h 49m in
Take the exit toward I 690, NY 690: Syracuse, Fulton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 39
Toward I 690, NY 690: Syracuse, Fulton
6
145.7 mi into trip|~2h 50m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NY 690 North: Baldwinsville, Fulton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NY 690 North: Baldwinsville, Fulton
7
210.5 mi into trip|~4h 22m in|NY 404 / East Main Street
Turn left onto NY 404 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.19 one way
$74.37 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg74 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.86
$40.24
$80.47
premium
$5.28
$43.72
$87.45
diesel
$6.18
$51.21
$102.42
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.2
0
$22.10
$10.10
Efficient EV
52.6
0
$18.42
$8.42
EV Truck/SUV
84.2
1
$29.47
$13.47
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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 16, 2026
Origin
West Albany, NY
Morning
in West Albany on Saturday
Local time
9:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
S 9 to 20 mph97% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 16 at 9:09AM EDT until October 16 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 8:26AM EDT until October 16 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Destination
Webster, NY
Morning
in Webster on Saturday
Local time
9:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Periods Of Light Rain
W 14 to 18 mph97% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 16 at 9:09AM EDT until October 16 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 8:26AM EDT until October 16 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
35°F
Whitesboro, NY
105 mi in
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 22m 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.
Fort Stanwix National Monument
National Monument
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...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 101.6
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...
18 mi from route
~44 min detour
Free
near mile 159.7
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...
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
Free
near mile 181.5
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...
23 mi from route
~56 min detour
Free
near mile 7.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 93% of the 210.5 miles spent on major roads like I 90 and NY 104. You'll encounter a long stretch of 144.6 miles on I 90 before transitioning to State Highway 370. Expect a fairly continuous cruising experience with numerous exits along the primary highway segments. The shift to surface roads will happen later in the trip.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 144.6 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and NY 104. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Exchange Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 210.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 145.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
566 ft198 ft
Total Climb
629 ft
Total Descent
379 ft
Highest Point
566 ft
~105.3 mi in
Elevation Range
368 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from West Albany, NY to Webster, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Fulton along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 22m. Total distance: 210.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 144.6 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 21 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Webster, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 21 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 145.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Fort Stanwix National Monument, Harriet Tubman National Historical Park and Women's Rights National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Webster, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.
