How far is Hyde Park, NY from West Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Hyde Park, NY to West Albany, NY is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60 miles (96.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
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.
Human settlement in Schoharie County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hyde Park and West Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hyde Park and West Albany.
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Start on State Highway 28
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 28
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Continue on Chestnut Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Chestnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Street
2767 ft · 47 sec · Lake Street
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Continue on State Route 80
9.4 mi · 14 min · State Route 80
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Continue on State Route 80
1.1 km · 2 min · State Route 80
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Turn right
40.1 mi · 57 min
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Turn left
132 m · 6 sec
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Take the exit right
1972 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany
2339 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
9.6 mi · 11 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 Hyde Park and West Albany.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
40.1 mi · 00h 57m
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 Hyde Park 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 Hyde Park to West Albany?
The road trip is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Hyde Park and 48.2 miles from West Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60 miles (96.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.39 one way or $26.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hyde Park and Mostly Sunny near West Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Carlisle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carlisle.
Amsterdam station
Schenectady
Albany–Rensselaer
Saratoga Springs station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hyde Park and West Albany. Straight-line distance: 59.94 mi (96.46 km).
#1 Hyde Park
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 20,726 |
| Coordinates | 42.6609100, -74.9579300 |
| Altitude | 370 |
| 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: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $13.39 | $26.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $15.00 | $29.99 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $16.20 | $32.40 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $19.59 | $39.18 |
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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