How far is Albany, NY from Guilderland, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Guilderland, NY is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Guilderland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Guilderland.
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Start on the route
9 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
2407 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Washington Avenue
1464 ft · 48 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Western Avenue
8 mi · 19 min · Western Avenue
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Turn right onto Willow Street
25 m · 2 sec · Willow Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Willow Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Guilderland.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Western Avenue
Turn slight left onto Western Avenue
8 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Guilderland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Guilderland?
The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Westmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Albany and 7.4 miles from Guilderland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.64 one way or $3.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Guilderland.
Stop Ideas Near Westmere
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Lot
Albany City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westmere.
Albany–Rensselaer
Schenectady
Amsterdam station
Saratoga Springs, NY
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Guilderland. Straight-line distance: 8.67 mi (13.95 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Guilderland
Town in Albany County, New York, United States
| Population | 34,083 |
| Coordinates | 42.7045200, -73.9115100 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: Guilderland (-73.91151, 42.70452)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $1.64 | $3.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $1.84 | $3.67 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.99 | $3.99 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $1.92 | $3.85 |
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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