How far is New Scotland, NY from Albany, NY?
The driving distance from New Scotland, NY to Albany, NY is about 14 miles (22.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Scotland and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Scotland and Albany.
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Start on New Scotland Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · New Scotland Road
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Turn slight right onto Kenwood Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · Kenwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Delaware Avenue
3.5 mi · 8 min · Delaware Avenue
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Turn right onto Catherine Street
1207 ft · 40 sec · Catherine Street
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Turn left onto South Swan Street
2897 ft · 2 min · South Swan Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South Swan Street
1628 ft · 54 sec · South Swan Street
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
946 ft · 31 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn right
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Scotland and Albany.
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.
Delaware Avenue
Turn left onto Delaware Avenue
3.52 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving New Scotland and Partly Sunny near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Scotland to Albany?
The road trip is about 14 miles (22.6 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Delmar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from New Scotland and 9.4 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Scotland and Partly Sunny near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Delmar
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Lot
Albany City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Delmar.
Albany–Rensselaer
Schenectady
Hudson
Amsterdam station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Scotland and Albany. Straight-line distance: 8.16 mi (13.13 km).
#1 New Scotland
Town in New York
| Population | 8,588 |
| Coordinates | 42.6286900, -73.9134600 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington Avenue (-73.756162, 42.652644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $4.01 | $1.96 | $3.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.20 | $4.39 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
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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