How far is Glens Falls, NY from West Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Glens Falls, NY to West Albany, NY is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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 Saratoga County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glens Falls and West Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glens Falls and West Albany.
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Start on Centennial Circle
104 m · 19 sec · Centennial Circle
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Exit the rotary onto Hudson Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Hudson Avenue
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Continue on Broad Street
1931 ft · 59 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 87 South
993 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
41.3 mi · 49 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward Wolf Road
1696 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Wolf Road
1573 ft · 42 sec · Wolf Road
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Turn left onto Albany Shaker Road
2199 ft · 51 sec · Albany Shaker Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Albany Shaker Road
21 m · 2 sec · Albany Shaker Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Albany Shaker Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Albany Shaker Road
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Turn right onto Everett Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Everett Road
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Turn left onto Sand Creek Road
1630 ft · 47 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 Glens Falls and West Albany.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Adirondack Northway
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
41.3 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Glens Falls 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 Glens Falls to West Albany?
The road trip is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Malta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Glens Falls and 27.3 miles from West Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Glens Falls and Mostly Sunny near West Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Malta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Lot
Schenectady City Hall
Saratoga Springs Traffic Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Malta.
Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Springs station
Schenectady
Amsterdam station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glens Falls and West Albany. Straight-line distance: 43.81 mi (70.5 km).
#1 Glens Falls
City in New York, USA
| Population | 14,167 |
| Coordinates | 43.3095200, -73.6440100 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| 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: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $4.45 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $9.02 | $18.03 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $9.74 | $19.48 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $11.78 | $23.56 |
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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