How far is Gloversville, NY from West Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Gloversville, NY to West Albany, NY is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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 New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gloversville and West Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gloversville and West Albany.
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Start on North Main Street
81 m · 15 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Fremont Street
1063 ft · 41 sec · Fremont Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
56 m · 11 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Carpenter Street
770 ft · 24 sec · Carpenter Street
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Continue on Park Street
2908 ft · 1 min · Park Street
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Turn right onto South Kingsboro Avenue
2733 ft · 1 min · South Kingsboro Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward LaPorta Circle
61 m · 11 sec · Hales Mills Road Extension
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Exit the rotary onto Hales Mills Road Extension
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hales Mills Road Extension
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 29
1294 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 29
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Turn right onto Hales Mills Road
1.1 km · 57 sec · Hales Mills Road
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Turn left onto Perth-Johnstown Road
872 ft · 14 sec · Perth-Johnstown Road
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Turn slight right onto Benedict Corners Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Benedict Corners Road
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Continue on Bendick Corners Road
2041 ft · 41 sec · Bendick Corners Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 67
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 67
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Continue on Fort Johnson Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Fort Johnson Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mohawk Turnpike
1.5 km · 2 min · Mohawk Turnpike
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Mohawk Turnpike
1.2 km · 1 min · Mohawk Turnpike
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Turn slight left onto NY 30
1256 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn left
121 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
525 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
24.6 mi · 28 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Everett Road
1077 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Everett Road Extension
1302 ft · 49 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 Gloversville and West Albany.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
24.6 mi · 00h 28m
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 Gloversville 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 Gloversville to West Albany?
The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.4 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?
Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Gloversville and 22.3 miles from West Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.94 one way or $13.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gloversville and Mostly Sunny near West Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Charlton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Lot
Amsterdam City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Charlton.
Schenectady
Amsterdam station
Saratoga Springs station
Saratoga Springs, NY
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gloversville and West Albany. Straight-line distance: 38.37 mi (61.75 km).
#1 Gloversville
City in New York, USA
| Population | 14,553 |
| Coordinates | 43.0528500, -74.3437500 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| 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: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.94 | $13.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $8.40 | $16.79 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $10.15 | $20.31 |
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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