How far is Albany, NY from New Scotland, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to New Scotland, NY is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and New Scotland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and New Scotland.
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Start on the route
9 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
152 m · 14 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Eagle Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Eagle Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Morton Avenue
53 m · 10 sec · Morton Avenue
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Turn left onto Eagle Street
61 m · 8 sec · Eagle Street
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Turn right onto Catherine Street
2528 ft · 1 min · Catherine Street
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Turn left onto Delaware Avenue
3.5 mi · 8 min · Delaware Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Kenwood Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · Kenwood Avenue
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Turn straight onto New Scotland Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · New Scotland Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · New Scotland Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and New Scotland.
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.
Delaware Avenue
Turn left onto Delaware Avenue
3.52 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Albany and Partly Sunny near New Scotland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to New Scotland?
The road trip is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Delmar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from Albany and 4.7 miles from New Scotland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 $1.32 one way or $2.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Albany and Partly Sunny near New Scotland.
Stop Ideas Near Delmar
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 Delmar.
Albany–Rensselaer
Schenectady
Hudson
Amsterdam station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and New Scotland. Straight-line distance: 8.16 mi (13.13 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Scotland
Town in New York
| Population | 8,588 |
| Coordinates | 42.6286900, -73.9134600 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Scotland (-73.91346, 42.62869)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $1.32 | $2.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.60 | $3.21 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $1.55 | $3.10 |
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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