How far is Albany, NY from Scotia, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Scotia, NY is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Albany County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Scotia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Scotia.
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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 right to continue on Central Avenue
745 ft · 25 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Henry Johnson Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90: Buffalo, Boston
1373 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
2801 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 890, NY 146, NY 7: Schenectady
3248 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Scotia
1351 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Avenue
82 m · 15 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto State Street
1499 ft · 36 sec · State Street
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Continue on Western Gateway Bridge
1937 ft · 41 sec · Western Gateway Bridge
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Continue on Mohawk Avenue
2526 ft · 1 min · Mohawk Avenue
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Turn left onto South Ten Broeck Street
11 m · 2 sec · South Ten Broeck Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Ten Broeck Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Scotia.
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.
I 90 West
Keep slight left
5.68 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Albany and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Scotia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Scotia?
The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Guilderland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Albany and 9.6 miles from Scotia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.73 one way or $5.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Albany and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Scotia.
Stop Ideas Near Guilderland
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 Guilderland.
Schenectady
Albany–Rensselaer
Amsterdam station
Saratoga Springs, NY
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Scotia. Straight-line distance: 15.99 mi (25.74 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scotia
Village in Schenectady County, New York, United States
| Population | 7,618 |
| Coordinates | 42.8264700, -73.9642900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scotia (-73.96429, 42.82647)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.73 | $5.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.31 | $6.61 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
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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