How far is Sand Lake, NY from Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Sand Lake, NY to Albany, NY is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11 miles (17.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Rensselaer County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sand Lake and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sand Lake and Albany.
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Start on State Highway 43
19 m · 3 sec · State Highway 43
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Continue on State Highway 43
1.2 km · 2 min · State Highway 43
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Continue on State Highway 43
3.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 43
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Continue on West Sand Lake Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · West Sand Lake Road
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Albany
1755 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 787: Albany, Troy
844 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 787 South: Albany
2558 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
2906 ft · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North: Clinton Avenue
2119 ft · 54 sec
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Continue on Clinton Avenue
160 m · 25 sec · Clinton Avenue
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Turn left onto Chapel Street
847 ft · 27 sec · Chapel Street
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Turn right onto Columbia Street
147 m · 18 sec · Columbia Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Eagle Street
569 ft · 19 sec · Eagle Street
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
107 m · 15 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left
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 Sand Lake 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.
West Sand Lake Road
Continue on West Sand Lake Road
5.84 mi · 00h 10m
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 Sand Lake and Clear near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sand Lake to Albany?
The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
West Sand Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Sand Lake and 6.6 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11 miles (17.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.88 one way or $3.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sand Lake and Clear near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near West Sand Lake
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 West Sand Lake.
Albany–Rensselaer
Schenectady
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Hudson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sand Lake and Albany. Straight-line distance: 11 mi (17.71 km).
#1 Sand Lake
Town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States
| Population | 8,422 |
| Coordinates | 42.6373000, -73.5406700 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| 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: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.88 | $3.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.11 | $4.21 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.28 | $4.57 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.21 | $4.41 |
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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