How far is Poughkeepsie, NY from West Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Poughkeepsie, NY to West Albany, NY is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
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 New York state, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Poughkeepsie and West Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poughkeepsie and West Albany.
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Start on Reservoir Square
15 m · 2 sec · Reservoir Square
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Exit the rotary onto South Clinton Street
564 ft · 22 sec · South Clinton Street
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Turn left onto Little Smith Street
83 m · 12 sec · Little Smith Street
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Turn slight right
34 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right onto Mill Street
2152 ft · 38 sec · Mill Street
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Turn straight onto East-West Arterial
642 ft · 9 sec · East-West Arterial
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Continue on Columbus Drive
1174 ft · 18 sec · Columbus Drive
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Continue on Church Street
1930 ft · 36 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Mid-Hudson Bridge
2.3 mi · 5 min · Mid-Hudson Bridge
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
13 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto Old US 9W
1858 ft · 26 sec · Old US 9W
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Continue on Kingston-Port Ewen Suspension Bridge
1090 ft · 14 sec · Kingston-Port Ewen Suspension Bridge
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Continue on Wurts Street
1830 ft · 26 sec · Wurts Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto McEntee Street
577 ft · 18 sec · McEntee Street
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Continue on Broadway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Broadway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Colonel Chandler Drive
27 m · 1 sec · Colonel Chandler Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Colonel Chandler Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Colonel Chandler Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87
1287 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
1956 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
50.1 mi · 58 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 Poughkeepsie and West 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.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
50.1 mi · 00h 58m
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 Poughkeepsie 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 Poughkeepsie to West Albany?
The road trip is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Catskill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Poughkeepsie and 44.7 miles from West Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.21 one way or $26.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Poughkeepsie and Mostly Sunny near West Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Catskill
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 Catskill.
Hudson
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Albany–Rensselaer
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Poughkeepsie and West Albany. Straight-line distance: 68.29 mi (109.91 km).
#1 Poughkeepsie
The county seat of Dutchess County, New York.
| Population | 42,942 |
| Coordinates | 41.7003700, -73.9209700 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| 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: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $13.21 | $26.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $14.80 | $29.59 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $15.98 | $31.97 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $19.33 | $38.66 |
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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