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

The driving distance from Milton, NY to West Albany, NY is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.81 mi
00h 38m
Flight
24.51 mi
39.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.51 mi
Kilometers
39.45 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.81 mi
Kilometers
52.8 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Albany
Thu, Oct 15, 4:08 PM EDT
Return by in Milton
Thu, Oct 15, 4:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-10-15T15:29
Arrive West Albany
Thu, Oct 15, 4:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Milton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clifton Park
NY

Town in Saratoga County, New York state, USA

From Milton
14.6 mi
00h 19m
To West Albany
18.2 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
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 Milton and West Albany.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Locust Court

    548 ft · 29 sec · Locust Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Birchtree Lane

    1018 ft · 46 sec · Birchtree Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Rowland Street

    3116 ft · 2 min · Rowland Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northline Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Northline Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Malta Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Malta Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto US 9

    2.9 mi · 5 min · US 9

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Dunning Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Dunning Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Dunning Street

    1293 ft · 33 sec · Dunning Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dunning Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Dunning Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Dunning Street

    608 ft · 16 sec · Dunning Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dunning Street

    39 m · 2 sec · Dunning Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Dunning Street

    549 ft · 14 sec · Dunning Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    67 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    926 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    17 mi · 21 min · Adirondack Northway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Wolf Road

    1696 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Wolf Road

    1573 ft · 42 sec · Wolf Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Albany Shaker Road

    2199 ft · 51 sec · Albany Shaker Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Albany Shaker Road

    21 m · 2 sec · Albany Shaker Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Albany Shaker Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Albany Shaker Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Everett Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Everett Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Sand Creek Road

    1630 ft · 47 sec · Sand Creek Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sand Creek Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
1 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adirondack Northway
17 mi · 52%
US 9
2.88 mi · 9%
Albany Shaker Road
2.63 mi · 8%
Malta Avenue
1.74 mi · 5%
Northline Road
1.43 mi · 4%
Everett Road
0.95 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Adirondack Northway

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

17 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
24.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clifton Park
00h 19m from Milton
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Milton 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 Milton to West Albany?

The road trip is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Clifton Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Milton and 18.2 miles from West Albany.

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

The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.16 one way or $10.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Milton and Mostly Sunny near West Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Clifton Park

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Clifton Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 9.2 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Schenectady City Hall
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

Schenectady City Hall

Schenectady , NY
105 Jay St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.7/5 18 reviews City government office
Saratoga Springs Traffic Court
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

Saratoga Springs Traffic Court

Saratoga Springs , NY
474 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clifton Park.

RAIL

Schenectady

15 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

23 mi away
267 Union Avenue
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

24 mi away
26 Station Lane
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

25 mi away
525 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milton and West Albany. Straight-line distance: 24.51 mi (39.45 km).

Milton

#1 Milton

Census designated place in New York

Population19,262
Coordinates43.0336900, -73.8526200
Altitude128
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: Locust Court (-73.852654, 43.033609)
End: Sand Creek Road (-73.778577, 42.683146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.38 L · about $5.16
Round trip
$10.32
2.32 gal · 8.76 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $5.16 $10.32
Mid-grade $4.98 $5.78 $11.56
Premium $5.38 $6.24 $12.49
Diesel $6.51 $7.55 $15.10

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 Milton and West Albany. The current time is 15:29:37.

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.