How far is Middletown, NY from West Albany, NY?

The driving distance from Middletown, NY to West Albany, NY is about 113.3 miles (182.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
113.31 mi
01h 52m
Flight
91.65 mi
147.5 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.65 mi
Kilometers
147.5 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.31 mi
Kilometers
182.36 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Albany
Thu, Oct 15, 5:19 PM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Thu, Oct 15, 7:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-10-15T15:27
Arrive West Albany
Thu, Oct 15, 5:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Lake Katrine
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From Middletown
55.2 mi
00h 56m
To West Albany
58 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE
Destination
55°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and West Albany.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and West Albany.

  1. 1

    Start on Mill Street

    25 m · 9 sec · Mill Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    589 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highland Avenue

    758 ft · 23 sec · Highland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Wickham Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Wickham Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Route 211 East

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Route 211 East

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward NY 17 East: Goshen, New York City

    130 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 84 West: Scranton

    1354 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1 km · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East: Newburgh

    2073 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    17 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87: New York State Thruway Toll, Albany, New York City

    2718 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    130 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Albany

    1723 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    81.4 mi · 1 hr 34 min · New York State Thruway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy

    1351 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Buffalo, Boston

    2423 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    2533 ft · 60 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Everett Road

    959 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Everett Road Extension

    944 ft · 30 sec · Everett Road Extension

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Exchange Street

    1429 ft · 48 sec · Exchange Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Sand Creek Road

    22 m · 2 sec · Sand Creek Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sand Creek Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and West Albany.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
81.4 mi · 72%
I 84 East
17.4 mi · 15%
I 787
3.33 mi · 3%
I 90 West
2.95 mi · 3%
Route 211 East
1.26 mi · 1%
Wickham Avenue
1.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

81.4 mi · 01h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
91.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Katrine
00h 56m from Middletown
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Middletown 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 Middletown to West Albany?

The road trip is about 113.3 miles (182.4 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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 55.2 miles from Middletown and 58 miles from West Albany.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.79 one way or $35.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Middletown 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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake Katrine, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Katrine.

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

8 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

31 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Hudson

34 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

76 mi away
525 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and West Albany. Straight-line distance: 91.65 mi (147.5 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

City in Orange County, New York, United States

Population28,023
Coordinates41.4459300, -74.4229300
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Albany

A hamlet in the town of Albany in Albany County, New York.

Population22,000
Coordinates42.6831300, -73.7784500
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Mill Street (-74.422973, 41.446077)
End: Sand Creek Road (-73.778577, 42.683146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4 gal
15.14 L · about $17.79
Round trip
$35.58
8 gal · 30.28 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 71.1 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $17.79 $35.58
Mid-grade $4.98 $19.93 $39.86
Premium $5.38 $21.53 $43.06
Diesel $6.51 $26.04 $52.07

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and West Albany. The current time is 15:27:28.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.