How far is Albany, NY from Westerlo, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Westerlo, NY is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Westerlo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Westerlo.
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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
1331 ft · 44 sec · Pine Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway
1315 ft · 42 sec · Broadway
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Keep slight right to continue on Broadway
1124 ft · 25 sec · Broadway
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Take the ramp left toward I 787 South
862 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left
3156 ft · 60 sec
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Turn right onto McCarty Avenue
61 m · 6 sec · McCarty Avenue
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Continue on Southern Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Southern Boulevard
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Continue on Route 9W
2041 ft · 46 sec · Route 9W
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Continue on US 9W NY 32
1756 ft · 36 sec · US 9W NY 32
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Keep slight right to continue on Delmar Bypass
1.9 mi · 3 min · Delmar Bypass
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Turn slight left
136 m · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Elsmere Avenue
2472 ft · 1 min · Elsmere Avenue
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Turn right onto Feura Bush Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Feura Bush Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Feura Bush Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Feura Bush Road
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Continue on Indian Fields Road
9 mi · 13 min · Indian Fields Road
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Continue on State Highway 32
1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 32
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Turn right
3.4 mi · 6 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Westerlo.
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.
Indian Fields Road
Continue on Indian Fields Road
9.01 mi · 00h 13m
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 Westerlo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Westerlo?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Unionville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Albany and 11.7 miles from Westerlo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.33 one way or $6.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Westerlo.
Stop Ideas Near Unionville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Westerlo. Straight-line distance: 17.51 mi (28.18 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Westerlo
Town in New York state, United States
| Population | 3,257 |
| Coordinates | 42.5150800, -74.0454100 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
End: Westerlo (-74.04541, 42.51508)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.33 | $6.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.90 | $7.79 |
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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