How far is Plattekill, NY from West Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Plattekill, NY to West Albany, NY is about 83.3 miles (134 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.2 miles (121 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
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.
Town in Columbia County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plattekill and West Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plattekill and West Albany.
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Start on Plattekill Turnpike
9 m · 2 sec · Plattekill Turnpike
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Turn right onto Old Firehouse Road
50 m · 5 sec · Old Firehouse Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 32
8.6 mi · 15 min · State Highway 32
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Turn right onto South Putt Corners Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Putt Corners Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1262 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 87
701 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on I 87
938 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Albany
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
65.5 mi · 1 hr 16 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 Plattekill 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
65.5 mi · 01h 16m
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 Plattekill 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 Plattekill to West Albany?
The road trip is about 83.3 miles (134 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Plattekill and 41.3 miles from West Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.2 miles (121 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.08 one way or $26.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plattekill and Mostly Sunny near West Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Germantown
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 Germantown.
Hudson
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Albany–Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plattekill and West Albany. Straight-line distance: 75.18 mi (120.99 km).
#1 Plattekill
Town in New York, USA
| Population | 10,188 |
| Coordinates | 41.6175900, -74.0759800 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| 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: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $13.08 | $26.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $14.65 | $29.29 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $15.82 | $31.65 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $19.14 | $38.27 |
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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