Ottawa, Ontario, Canada to West Albany: Road Trip Guide & Distance

211.8 miles 340.9 km · straight line
264.8 miles estimated 426.1 km · driving distance
5h 20min estimated drive time
CAD 43 - CAD 53 estimated fuel cost
~56min flight time
153° SSE bearing direction

How far is Ottawa, Ontario, Canada from West Albany?

The distance from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada to West Albany is 211.8 miles (340.9 km) as the crow flies. West Albany is located SSE of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 264.8 miles, taking about 5h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 56min. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada, while West Albany is in New York, United States.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and West Albany. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada to West Albany

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 20min CAD 43 - CAD 53 Flexible stops
Fly ~56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 24min $21–$40* Budget
Train ~5h 4min $32–$93* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ottawa, Ontario, Canada & West Albany

Quick Facts

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
45.42°N, 75.70°W
America/Toronto
70m elevation
West Albany
42.68°N, 73.78°W
America/New_York
61m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 71 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 18 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 117.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients