How far is Johnson City, NY from West Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Johnson City, NY to West Albany, NY is about 138.3 miles (222.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
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 Otsego County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnson City and West Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson City and West Albany.
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Start on the route
51 m · 14 sec
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Turn right
13 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
51 m · 12 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1938 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left
1027 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight
601 ft · 11 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward NY 17 East: Binghamton
2122 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 88 East: Albany
117.5 mi · 2 hr 17 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 Johnson City and West Albany.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 88 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 88 East: Albany
118 mi · 02h 17m
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 Johnson City 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 Johnson City to West Albany?
The road trip is about 138.3 miles (222.6 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Maryland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.1 miles from Johnson City and 69.2 miles from West Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 2:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.71 one way or $43.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Johnson City and Mostly Sunny near West Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Maryland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Amsterdam station
Schenectady
Rome station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and West Albany. Straight-line distance: 117.95 mi (189.82 km).
#1 Johnson City
Village in New York, United States
| Population | 14,035 |
| Coordinates | 42.1156300, -75.9588100 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| 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: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $21.71 | $43.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $24.31 | $48.62 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $26.26 | $52.53 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $31.76 | $63.53 |
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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