How far is Albany, NY from Watervliet, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Watervliet, NY is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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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Halfway Point
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Village in Albany County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Watervliet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Watervliet.
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Start on the route
9 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
107 m · 10 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto Eagle Street
48 m · 4 sec · Eagle Street
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Turn slight right onto Pine Street
840 ft · 33 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto North Pearl Street
947 ft · 35 sec · North Pearl Street
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Turn right
87 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 787 North: Troy
2386 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Watervliet, Green Island
1257 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto 23rd Street
1003 ft · 39 sec · 23rd Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
991 ft · 33 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto 19th Street
102 m · 10 sec · 19th Street
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Continue on Congress Street
1191 ft · 34 sec · Congress Street
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Turn slight right
732 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Division Street
68 m · 6 sec · Division Street
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Continue on Front Street
898 ft · 27 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto Congress Street
66 m · 10 sec · Congress Street
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Turn right onto River Street
133 m · 13 sec · River Street
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Continue on 19th Street
1709 ft · 49 sec · 19th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Watervliet.
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 787 North
Merge slight left
5.63 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Albany and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Watervliet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Watervliet?
The road trip is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Menands is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Albany and 4.2 miles from Watervliet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 8:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.16 one way or $2.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Albany and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Watervliet.
Stop Ideas Near Menands
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 Menands.
Albany–Rensselaer
Schenectady
Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Springs station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Watervliet. Straight-line distance: 6.04 mi (9.72 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Watervliet
City in New York, USA
| Population | 9,807 |
| Coordinates | 42.7300800, -73.7012300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Watervliet (-73.70123, 42.73008)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 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 | $1.16 | $2.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $1.30 | $2.60 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.41 | $2.82 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
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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