How far is Queensbury, NY from West Albany, NY?

The driving distance from Queensbury, NY to West Albany, NY is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
58.07 mi
01h 03m
Flight
48.68 mi
78.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.68 mi
Kilometers
78.35 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.07 mi
Kilometers
93.46 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Albany
Thu, Oct 15, 10:35 PM EDT
Return by in Queensbury
Thu, Oct 15, 11:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Queensbury
2026-10-15T21:31
Arrive West Albany
Thu, Oct 15, 10:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Queensbury
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
Saratoga Springs
NY

City in Saratoga County, New York, United States

From Queensbury
27.7 mi
00h 31m
To West Albany
30.4 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
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 Queensbury and West Albany.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Queensbury and West Albany.

  1. 1

    Start on Sunnyside Road East

    1.3 km · 2 min · Sunnyside Road East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Quaker Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Quaker Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Aviation Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Aviation Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 87 South

    1934 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    43.5 mi · 51 min · Adirondack Northway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Wolf Road

    1696 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Wolf Road

    1573 ft · 42 sec · Wolf Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Albany Shaker Road

    2199 ft · 51 sec · Albany Shaker Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Albany Shaker Road

    21 m · 2 sec · Albany Shaker Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Albany Shaker Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Albany Shaker Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Everett Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Everett Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Sand Creek Road

    1630 ft · 47 sec · Sand Creek Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sand Creek Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Queensbury 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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adirondack Northway
43.5 mi · 75%
Ridge Road
3.53 mi · 6%
Albany Shaker Road
2.63 mi · 5%
Quaker Road
1.87 mi · 3%
Everett Road
0.95 mi · 2%
Sunnyside Road East
0.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Adirondack Northway

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

43.5 mi · 00h 51m

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
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
48.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saratoga Springs
00h 31m from Queensbury
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Queensbury 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 Queensbury to West Albany?

The road trip is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Saratoga Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Queensbury and 30.4 miles from West Albany.

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

The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.12 one way or $18.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saratoga Springs

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

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

BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

1 mi away
267 Union Avenue
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

2 mi away
26 Station Lane
RAIL

Fort Edward station

27 mi away
70 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

32 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Queensbury and West Albany. Straight-line distance: 48.68 mi (78.35 km).

Queensbury

#1 Queensbury

Town in New York, United States

Population27,273
Coordinates43.3772900, -73.6131700
Altitude96
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: Sunnyside Road East (-73.613189, 43.377374)
End: Sand Creek Road (-73.778577, 42.683146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.05 gal
7.76 L · about $9.12
Round trip
$18.24
4.1 gal · 15.52 L
Estimated CO2
18.2 kg one way
Round trip: 36.4 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $9.12 $18.24
Mid-grade $4.98 $10.21 $20.43
Premium $5.38 $11.03 $22.07
Diesel $6.51 $13.34 $26.69

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 Queensbury and West Albany. The current time is 21:31:38.

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.