Origin
Albany, NY
Afternoon in Albany on Monday
Local time
3:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albany, NY to Lockport, NY
Drive Time
5h 44m
Distance
285.6 mi
460 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 32m
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6 AM
5h 45m
8 AM
6h 11m
10 AM
5h 54m
12 PM
5h 51m
3 PM
5h 55m
5 PM
6h 10m
8 PM
5h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lockport, NY
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
The drive from Albany, NY to Lockport, NY covers 285.6 miles and takes about 5h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Washington Avenue, Central Avenue, Henry Johnson Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
142.8 miles from Albany, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 52m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 44m drive with frequent turns across 285.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Washington Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 44m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Albany, NY to Lockport, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Central Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Henry Johnson Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 490 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Eastern Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Western Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Washington Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, NY and Lockport, NY.
1
Start on the route
30 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
3
Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Central Avenue
4
Turn right onto Henry Johnson Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Henry Johnson Boulevard
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 90: Buffalo, Boston
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 90: Buffalo, Boston
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 West
7
Merge slight left
5.1 mi
·
6 min
8
Keep slight left
203 mi
·
3 hr 54 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 490: Rochester
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 490: Rochester
10
Continue on Eastern Expressway
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Eastern Expressway
11
Keep slight left to continue on Western Expressway
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Western Expressway
12
Take the exit slight right toward NY 531 West: Spencerport, Brockport
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NY 531 West: Spencerport, Brockport
13
Continue straight
7.5 mi
·
8 min
14
Continue on Brockport-Spencerport Road
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Brockport-Spencerport Road
15
Continue on Fourth Section Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Fourth Section Road
16
Turn right onto Redman Road
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Redman Road
17
Turn left onto West Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Avenue
18
Continue on Brockport-Holley Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Brockport-Holley Road
19
Continue on State Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
20
Continue on Mechanic Street
381 ft
·
5 sec
·
Mechanic Street
21
Continue on Public Square
410 ft
·
6 sec
·
Public Square
22
Continue on Wright Street
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Wright Street
23
Continue on West Albion Street
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Albion Street
24
Continue on Holley Road
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Holley Road
25
Turn straight onto State Route 31
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
State Route 31
26
Continue on Fancher Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Fancher Road
27
Turn straight onto State Route 31
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 31
28
Continue on East Avenue
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Avenue
29
Continue on State Route 31
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
State Route 31
30
Turn straight onto Million Dollar Highway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Million Dollar Highway
31
Continue on East Center Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Center Street
32
Turn left onto Salt Works Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Salt Works Road
33
Turn right onto Maple Ridge Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Maple Ridge Road
34
Continue on Telegraph Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Telegraph Road
35
Continue on Rochester Road
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Rochester Road
36
Continue on Chestnut Ridge Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Ridge Road
37
Continue on East Avenue
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Avenue
38
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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Main Street
39
Turn sharp right onto Market Street
49 ft
·
1 sec
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Market Street
40
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 142.8 miles from Albany, NY, or about 2h 52m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142.8 miles or 2h 52m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lockport, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving 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 Albany, NY
This is one driving day of about 285.6 miles and 5h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 142.8 mi from Albany, NY · 2h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
143 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 142.8 miles from Albany, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lockport, NY
The final approach into Lockport, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lockport, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.49 one way
$92.99 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
100 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $50.38 | $100.77 |
| premium | $4.88 | $54.90 | $109.81 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $63.45 | $126.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85.7 | 1 | $29.99 | $13.71 |
| Efficient EV | 71.4 | 0 | $24.99 | $11.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 114.2 | 1 | $39.98 | $18.28 |
Gas CO2
100 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.
Destination
Lockport, NY
Afternoon in Lockport on Monday
Local time
3:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
5h 44m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Albany, NY to Lockport, NY covers 285.6 miles and takes about 5h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Washington Avenue, Central Avenue, Henry Johnson Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 142.8 miles from Albany, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.49 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 44m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Albany, NY to Lockport, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Albany, NY to Lockport, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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