How far is Goose Island, NY from Fort Edward, NY?
The driving distance from Goose Island, NY to Fort Edward, NY is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Village in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goose Island and Fort Edward.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goose Island and Fort Edward.
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Start on Goose Island Road
26 m · 4 sec · Goose Island Road
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Continue on County Road 47
4.7 mi · 11 min · County Road 47
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sheridan Street
1504 ft · 45 sec · Sheridan Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1513 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 197
4.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 197
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Continue on Argyle Street
2342 ft · 1 min · Argyle Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Argyle Street
1190 ft · 36 sec · Argyle Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
2173 ft · 1 min · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Goose Island and Fort Edward.
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.
County Road 47
Continue on County Road 47
4.7 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Goose Island and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Edward.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Goose Island to Fort Edward?
The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Argyle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Goose Island and 5.5 miles from Fort Edward.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.56 one way or $3.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Goose Island and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Edward.
Stop Ideas Near Argyle
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Argyle.
Fort Edward station
Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Springs station
Whitehall station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goose Island and Fort Edward. Straight-line distance: 8.14 mi (13.1 km).
#1 Goose Island
Goose Island is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.2542400, -73.4237200 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Edward
Town of New York, United States
| Population | 3,237 |
| Coordinates | 43.2670200, -73.5845600 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broadway (-73.584738, 43.266949)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $4.01 | $1.56 | $3.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.90 | $3.79 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
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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