How far is Mount Pleasant, NY from West Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, NY to West Albany, NY is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140 miles (225.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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 02h 37m.
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 Herkimer County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Pleasant and West Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and West Albany.
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Start on Mount Pleasant-Palermo
1052 ft · 29 sec · Mount Pleasant-Palermo
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Continue on County Route 45
1.7 mi · 4 min · County Route 45
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Turn right
2.5 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto State Route 3
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Route 3
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Turn right onto State Route 49
2.3 mi · 4 min · State Route 49
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Turn right onto State Route 264
5.3 mi · 8 min · State Route 264
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Take the ramp left toward NY 481 South
1169 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Albany, Buffalo
1 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
1610 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany
2955 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
127.6 mi · 2 hr 27 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 Mount Pleasant 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
128 mi · 02h 27m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant to West Albany?
The road trip is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Frankfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.8 miles from Mount Pleasant and 81.2 miles from West Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140 miles (225.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.71 one way or $51.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mount Pleasant and Mostly Sunny near West Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Frankfort
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 Frankfort.
Union Station
Rome station
Amsterdam station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and West Albany. Straight-line distance: 139.99 mi (225.3 km).
#1 Mount Pleasant
Town in Westchester county, New York, USA
| Population | 44,542 |
| Coordinates | 43.3870100, -76.3779900 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| 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: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $25.71 | $51.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $28.80 | $57.59 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $31.11 | $62.22 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $37.62 | $75.24 |
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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