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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.92 mi
01h 08m
Flight
32.2 mi
51.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.2 mi
Kilometers
51.82 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.92 mi
Kilometers
61.03 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Creek
Mon, Jun 1, 8:43 PM EDT
Return by in Albany
Mon, Jun 1, 9:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-06-01T19:35
Arrive White Creek
Mon, Jun 1, 8:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Schaghticoke
NY

Village in New York, USA

From Albany
19 mi
00h 34m
To White Creek
19 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE
Destination
45°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Eagle Street

    48 m · 4 sec · Eagle Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Pine Street

    840 ft · 33 sec · Pine Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Pearl Street

    947 ft · 35 sec · North Pearl Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    87 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 787 North: Troy

    2386 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 7 East: Troy, Bennington

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    119 m · 11 sec · 10th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Oakwood Avenue

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Oakwood Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Plank Road

    142 m · 21 sec · Plank Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Leversee Road

    2943 ft · 1 min · Leversee Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Brickyard Road

    158 m · 13 sec · Brickyard Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Speigletown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Speigletown Road

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 40

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 40

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Melrose-Valley Falls Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Melrose-Valley Falls Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto CR 119 - Madigan Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · CR 119 - Madigan Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Melrose-Valley Falls Road

    2248 ft · 42 sec · Melrose-Valley Falls Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Melrose-Valley Falls Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Melrose-Valley Falls Road

  21. 21

    Continue on State Street

    1 km · 1 min · State Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 67

    10.9 mi · 17 min · State Highway 67

  23. 23

    Continue on Crescent Road

    904 ft · 25 sec · Crescent Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto County Road 69

    1.9 mi · 5 min · County Road 69

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 68

    2.9 mi · 7 min · County Road 68

  26. 26

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 67
10.9 mi · 29%
I 787 North
6.65 mi · 18%
Melrose-Valley Falls Road
3.87 mi · 10%
Oakwood Avenue
3.38 mi · 9%
County Road 68
2.95 mi · 8%
State Highway 40
2.59 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schaghticoke
00h 34m from Albany
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Schaghticoke, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Schaghticoke.

BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

25 mi away
267 Union Avenue
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

27 mi away
26 Station Lane
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

31 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

31 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and White Creek. Straight-line distance: 32.2 mi (51.82 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
White Creek

#2 White Creek

Human settlement in Washington County, New York, United States of America

Population3,255
Coordinates42.9700800, -73.2912200
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-73.75623, 42.65258)
End: White Creek (-73.29122, 42.97008)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.07 L · about $5.37
Round trip
$10.74
2.68 gal · 10.14 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New York · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and White Creek. The current time is 19:35:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.