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

The driving distance from Farmingville, NY to West Albany, NY is about 198.5 miles (319.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.7 miles (215.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
198.51 mi
03h 36m
Flight
133.65 mi
215.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.65 mi
Kilometers
215.09 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.51 mi
Kilometers
319.47 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Albany
Thu, Oct 15, 7:59 PM EDT
Return by in Farmingville
Thu, Oct 15, 11:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmingville
2026-10-15T16:22
Arrive West Albany
Thu, Oct 15, 7:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 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
9:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmingville
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
Woodbury
NY

Town in Orange County, New York

From Farmingville
98.7 mi
01h 48m
To West Albany
99.9 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 17 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 Farmingville and West Albany.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Horseblock Road

    2328 ft · 60 sec · Horseblock Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Ocean Avenue

    2170 ft · 44 sec · North Ocean Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Express Drive North

    584 ft · 11 sec · Express Drive North

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 West: New York

    1378 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    39.1 mi · 52 min · Long Island Expressway

  6. 6

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

    1267 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

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

    1604 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Cross Island Parkway

  9. 9

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

    2905 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  18. 18

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

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus

    970 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

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

    951 ft · 26 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 11 sec

  28. 28

    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

  29. 29

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

    1351 ft · 50 sec

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  31. 31

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

    2423 ft · 37 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    2533 ft · 60 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight right

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward Everett Road

    959 ft · 27 sec

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Everett Road Extension

    944 ft · 30 sec · Everett Road Extension

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Exchange Street

    1429 ft · 48 sec · Exchange Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Sand Creek Road

    22 m · 2 sec · Sand Creek Road

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sand Creek Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmingville 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
38 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
112 mi · 56%
Long Island Expressway
39.1 mi · 20%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 8%
NJ 4 West
6.85 mi · 3%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 3%
I 787
3.33 mi · 2%
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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.8 mi
133.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodbury
01h 48m from Farmingville
Leave By
9:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Farmingville 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 Farmingville to West Albany?

The road trip is about 198.5 miles (319.5 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Woodbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.7 miles from Farmingville and 99.9 miles from West Albany.

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

The direct path is about 133.7 miles (215.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.8 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 9:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.18 one way or $62.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Woodbury

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

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

27 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

40 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

51 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

57 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmingville and West Albany. Straight-line distance: 133.65 mi (215.09 km).

Farmingville

#1 Farmingville

Census designated place

Population15,481
Coordinates40.8312100, -73.0295500
Altitude32
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: Horseblock Road (-73.029557, 40.831178)
End: Sand Creek Road (-73.778577, 42.683146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.01 gal
26.52 L · about $31.18
Round trip
$62.36
14.02 gal · 53.04 L
Estimated CO2
62.3 kg one way
Round trip: 124.6 kg / 275 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $31.18 $62.36
Mid-grade $4.98 $34.92 $69.85
Premium $5.38 $37.73 $75.46
Diesel $6.51 $45.63 $91.26

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 Farmingville and West Albany. The current time is 16:22:48.

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.