How far is Bedford, NY from West Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Bedford, NY to West Albany, NY is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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.
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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 02h 10m.
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.
Town in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bedford and West Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford and West Albany.
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Start on Court Road
1406 ft · 44 sec · Court Road
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Turn left onto Seminary Road
1064 ft · 53 sec · Seminary Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 121
1413 ft · 28 sec · State Highway 121
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Turn right
81 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Cantitoe Road
561 ft · 16 sec · Cantitoe Road
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Continue on Cantitoe Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Cantitoe Street
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Continue on Cantitoe Street
2 mi · 3 min · Cantitoe Street
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Continue on Jay Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Jay Street
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Continue on Goldens Bridge Road
1396 ft · 30 sec · Goldens Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Cross River Road
1824 ft · 44 sec · Cross River Road
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Take the ramp right toward Brewster
1262 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West: Newburgh
1426 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
15.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Taconic State Parkway North, Albany
2570 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
42.7 mi · 58 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 82: Ancram, Hudson
921 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
122 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 82
4.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 82
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Turn right onto State Highway 9H
18.8 mi · 26 min · State Highway 9H
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
34 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the ramp sharp left toward I 90 West: Albany
2376 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
15.8 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Everett Road
959 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Everett Road Extension
944 ft · 30 sec · Everett Road Extension
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Turn right onto Exchange Street
1429 ft · 48 sec · Exchange Street
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Turn left onto Sand Creek Road
22 m · 2 sec · Sand Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sand Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bedford and West Albany.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Taconic State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
42.7 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Bedford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bedford to West Albany?
The road trip is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Milan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Bedford and 65.3 miles from West Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 2:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.80 one way or $35.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bedford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Milan
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 Milan.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Hudson
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and West Albany. Straight-line distance: 102.41 mi (164.82 km).
#1 Bedford
Town in Westchester County, New York, United States
| Population | 17,450 |
| Coordinates | 41.2042600, -73.6437400 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Albany
A hamlet in the town of Albany in Albany County, New York.
| Population | 22,000 |
| Coordinates | 42.6831300, -73.7784500 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sand Creek Road (-73.778577, 42.683146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $17.80 | $35.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $19.90 | $39.79 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $21.58 | $43.17 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $20.84 | $41.68 |
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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