How far is Albany, NY from White Creek, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to White Creek, NY is about 37.9 miles (61 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and White Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and White Creek.
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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
6.2 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 7 East: Troy, Bennington
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto 10th Street
119 m · 11 sec · 10th Street
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Continue on Oakwood Avenue
3.4 mi · 7 min · Oakwood Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Plank Road
142 m · 21 sec · Plank Road
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Turn left onto Leversee Road
2943 ft · 1 min · Leversee Road
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Continue on Brickyard Road
158 m · 13 sec · Brickyard Road
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Continue on Speigletown Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Speigletown Road
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Continue on State Highway 40
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 40
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Turn slight right onto Melrose-Valley Falls Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Melrose-Valley Falls Road
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Turn slight left onto CR 119 - Madigan Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · CR 119 - Madigan Road
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Continue on Melrose-Valley Falls Road
2248 ft · 42 sec · Melrose-Valley Falls Road
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Continue on Melrose-Valley Falls Road
2 mi · 3 min · Melrose-Valley Falls Road
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Continue on State Street
1 km · 1 min · State Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 67
10.9 mi · 17 min · State Highway 67
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Continue on Crescent Road
904 ft · 25 sec · Crescent Road
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Turn right onto County Road 69
1.9 mi · 5 min · County Road 69
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 68
2.9 mi · 7 min · County Road 68
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 68
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and White Creek.
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.
State Highway 67
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 67
10.9 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog near White Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to White Creek?
The road trip is about 37.9 miles (61 km) and usually takes 01h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Schaghticoke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Albany and 19 miles from White Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.37 one way or $10.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albany and Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog near White Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Schaghticoke
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Schaghticoke.
Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Springs station
Albany–Rensselaer
Schenectady
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and White Creek. Straight-line distance: 32.2 mi (51.82 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 White Creek
Human settlement in Washington County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 3,255 |
| Coordinates | 42.9700800, -73.2912200 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: White Creek (-73.29122, 42.97008)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $6.00 | $12.01 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.51 | $13.03 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
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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