How far is East Northport, NY from West Albany, NY?

The driving distance from East Northport, NY to West Albany, NY is about 186 miles (299.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127 miles (204.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
186.04 mi
03h 29m
Flight
126.98 mi
204.35 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.98 mi
Kilometers
204.35 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.04 mi
Kilometers
299.41 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Albany
Thu, Oct 15, 7:56 PM EDT
Return by in East Northport
Thu, Oct 15, 11:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Northport
2026-10-15T16:26
Arrive West Albany
Thu, Oct 15, 7:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Northport
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Vails Gate
NY

City in New Windsor, New York, United States of America

From East Northport
92.5 mi
01h 44m
To West Albany
93.5 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 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 East Northport and West Albany.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Northport and West Albany.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Larkfield Road

    33 m · 10 sec · Larkfield Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pulaski Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Pulaski Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Elwood Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Elwood Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Jericho Turnpike

    1034 ft · 21 sec · East Jericho Turnpike

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on East Deer Park Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Deer Park Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward N West: New York

    1268 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    8 mi · 11 min · Northern State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: New York

    1406 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    14.8 mi · 20 min · Long Island Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport

    1267 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge

    1604 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Cross Island Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England

    2905 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus

    970 ft · 24 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight right

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah

    951 ft · 26 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 11 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

    111.7 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  34. 34

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

    1351 ft · 50 sec

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  36. 36

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

    2423 ft · 37 sec

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    2533 ft · 60 sec

  38. 38

    Merge slight right

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward Everett Road

    959 ft · 27 sec

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Everett Road Extension

    944 ft · 30 sec · Everett Road Extension

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Exchange Street

    1429 ft · 48 sec · Exchange Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Sand Creek Road

    22 m · 2 sec · Sand Creek Road

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sand Creek Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
43 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
7 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
112 mi · 60%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 8%
Long Island Expressway
14.8 mi · 8%
Northern State Parkway
7.97 mi · 4%
NJ 4 West
6.85 mi · 4%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

112 mi · 02h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59 mi
127 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vails Gate
01h 44m from East Northport
Leave By
10:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Northport 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 East Northport to West Albany?

The road trip is about 186 miles (299.4 km) and usually takes 03h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vails Gate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.5 miles from East Northport and 93.5 miles from West Albany.

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

The direct path is about 127 miles (204.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 59 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.18 one way or $58.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vails Gate

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

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

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

30 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

33 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

53 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Yonkers station

59 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Northport and West Albany. Straight-line distance: 126.98 mi (204.35 km).

East Northport

#1 East Northport

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population20,217
Coordinates40.8767600, -73.3245600
Altitude68
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: (-73.324542, 40.876705)
End: Sand Creek Road (-73.778577, 42.683146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.56 gal
24.85 L · about $29.18
Round trip
$58.36
13.12 gal · 49.7 L
Estimated CO2
58.3 kg one way
Round trip: 116.6 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $29.18 $58.36
Mid-grade $4.98 $32.68 $65.36
Premium $5.38 $35.31 $70.61
Diesel $6.51 $42.70 $85.40

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 East Northport and West Albany. The current time is 16:26:35.

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.