How far is Kiryas Joel, NY from West Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Kiryas Joel, NY to West Albany, NY is about 111 miles (178.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kiryas Joel and West Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kiryas Joel and West Albany.
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Start on the route
29 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Hayes Court
97 m · 20 sec · Hayes Court
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Forest Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Forest Road
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Turn left onto Forest Avenue
122 m · 11 sec · Forest Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Schunnemunk Road
2183 ft · 1 min · Schunnemunk Road
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Continue on Schunnemunk Street
1117 ft · 37 sec · Schunnemunk Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
662 ft · 18 sec · North Main Street
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Turn straight
1472 ft · 33 sec
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Take the ramp right toward US 6 East, NY 17 East: Suffern
1792 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
1.1 km · 60 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 Toll North: Albany
2048 ft · 58 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
96.1 mi · 1 hr 51 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
1351 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Buffalo, Boston
2423 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
2533 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight right
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Everett Road
959 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Everett Road Extension
944 ft · 30 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 Kiryas Joel 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.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
96.1 mi · 01h 51m
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.
Sunny leaving Kiryas Joel 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 Kiryas Joel to West Albany?
The road trip is about 111 miles (178.6 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Lake Katrine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Kiryas Joel and 55.6 miles from West Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 2:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.44 one way or $34.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kiryas Joel and Mostly Sunny near West Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Katrine
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 Lake Katrine.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Hudson
Albany–Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kiryas Joel and West Albany. Straight-line distance: 94.79 mi (152.55 km).
#1 Kiryas Joel
Town
| Population | 28,953 |
| Coordinates | 41.3420400, -74.1679200 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| 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: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $17.44 | $34.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $19.53 | $39.06 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $21.10 | $42.19 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $25.52 | $51.03 |
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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