How far is Cornwall, NY from West Albany, NY?

The driving distance from Cornwall, NY to West Albany, NY is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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
97.59 mi
01h 43m
Flight
86.42 mi
139.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.42 mi
Kilometers
139.08 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.59 mi
Kilometers
157.06 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Albany
Thu, Oct 15, 4:10 PM EDT
Return by in Cornwall
Thu, Oct 15, 5:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cornwall
2026-10-15T14:26
Arrive West Albany
Thu, Oct 15, 4:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cornwall
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
Veteran
NY

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

From Cornwall
48.8 mi
00h 51m
To West Albany
48.8 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
55°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cornwall and West Albany.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cornwall and West Albany.

  1. 1

    Start on Hudson Street

    17 m · 8 sec · Hudson Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Hudson Street

    1352 ft · 33 sec · Hudson Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Academy Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Academy Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    1420 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto United States Route 9W

    2.7 mi · 4 min · United States Route 9W

  6. 6

    Continue on Quassaick Avenue

    1434 ft · 29 sec · Quassaick Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on South Robinson Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Robinson Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Broadway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Union Avenue

    3006 ft · 1 min · Union Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 87: Albany, New York City, New York State Thruway

    2906 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    130 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Albany

    1723 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    81.4 mi · 1 hr 34 min · New York State Thruway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy

    1351 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Buffalo, Boston

    2423 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    2533 ft · 60 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Everett Road

    959 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Everett Road Extension

    944 ft · 30 sec · Everett Road Extension

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Exchange Street

    1429 ft · 48 sec · Exchange Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Sand Creek Road

    22 m · 2 sec · Sand Creek Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sand Creek Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cornwall and West Albany.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
81.4 mi · 83%
I 787
3.33 mi · 3%
I 90 West
2.95 mi · 3%
United States Route 9W
2.74 mi · 3%
Broadway
2.5 mi · 3%
Academy Avenue
0.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

81.4 mi · 01h 34m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
86.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Veteran
00h 51m from Cornwall
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cornwall and Mostly Sunny near West Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cornwall to West Albany?

The road trip is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Veteran is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Cornwall and 48.8 miles from West Albany.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.30 one way or $30.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cornwall and Mostly Sunny near West Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Veteran

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Veteran, 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 Veteran.

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

18 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Hudson

25 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

42 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

66 mi away
525 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cornwall and West Albany. Straight-line distance: 86.42 mi (139.08 km).

Cornwall

#1 Cornwall

Village in United States of America

Population12,361
Coordinates41.4448200, -74.0157000
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Albany

A hamlet in the town of Albany in Albany County, New York.

Population22,000
Coordinates42.6831300, -73.7784500
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Hudson Street (-74.015701, 41.44486)
End: Sand Creek Road (-73.778577, 42.683146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.04 L · about $15.30
Round trip
$30.60
6.88 gal · 26.08 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $15.30 $30.60
Mid-grade $4.98 $17.14 $34.28
Premium $5.38 $18.51 $37.03
Diesel $6.51 $22.39 $44.78

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cornwall and West Albany. The current time is 14:26:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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