How far is Port Chester, NY from West Albany, NY?

The driving distance from Port Chester, NY to West Albany, NY is about 142.1 miles (228.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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
142.11 mi
02h 24m
Flight
116.31 mi
187.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.31 mi
Kilometers
187.19 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.11 mi
Kilometers
228.7 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Albany
Thu, Oct 15, 4:56 PM EDT
Return by in Port Chester
Thu, Oct 15, 7:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Chester
2026-10-15T14:31
Arrive West Albany
Thu, Oct 15, 4:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Chester
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
Clintondale
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From Port Chester
74.5 mi
01h 12m
To West Albany
67.6 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 14 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 Port Chester and West Albany.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Chester and West Albany.

  1. 1

    Start on North Pearl Street

    2021 ft · 59 sec · North Pearl Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Boston Post Road

    2514 ft · 51 sec · Boston Post Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    154 m · 12 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Cross Westchester Expressway

    10.8 mi · 13 min · Cross Westchester Expressway

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto New York State Thruway

    18.1 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 9 min · New York State Thruway

  7. 7

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

    1351 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

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

    2423 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    2533 ft · 60 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Everett Road

    959 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Everett Road Extension

    944 ft · 30 sec · Everett Road Extension

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Exchange Street

    1429 ft · 48 sec · Exchange Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Sand Creek Road

    22 m · 2 sec · Sand Creek Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sand Creek Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Chester 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
130 mi · 91%
Cross Westchester Expressway
10.8 mi · 8%
I 787
3.33 mi · 2%
I 90 West
2.95 mi · 2%
Boston Post Road
0.57 mi
I 90
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

112 mi · 02h 09m

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
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
116.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clintondale
01h 12m from Port Chester
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Port Chester 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 Port Chester to West Albany?

The road trip is about 142.1 miles (228.7 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Clintondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.5 miles from Port Chester and 67.6 miles from West Albany.

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

The direct path is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.28 one way or $44.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clintondale

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clintondale, 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 Clintondale.

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

9 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

26 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

58 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Hudson

65 mi away
69 South Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Chester and West Albany. Straight-line distance: 116.31 mi (187.19 km).

Port Chester

#1 Port Chester

Village in Westchester County, New York

Population28,857
Coordinates41.0017600, -73.6656800
Altitude13
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: North Pearl Street (-73.665704, 41.001769)
End: Sand Creek Road (-73.778577, 42.683146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.01 gal
18.98 L · about $22.28
Round trip
$44.57
10.02 gal · 37.96 L
Estimated CO2
44.5 kg one way
Round trip: 89 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $22.28 $44.57
Mid-grade $4.98 $24.96 $49.92
Premium $5.38 $26.96 $53.93
Diesel $6.51 $32.61 $65.22

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 Port Chester and West Albany. The current time is 14:31:20.

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.