How far is Suffern, NY from West Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Suffern, NY to West Albany, NY is about 120 miles (193.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110 miles (177.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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
Driving 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 56m.
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 Ulster County, New York, United States
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 Suffern and West Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Suffern and West Albany.
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Start on Washington Avenue
12 m · 8 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Washington Avenue
35 m · 12 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Lafayette Avenue
1581 ft · 31 sec · Lafayette Avenue
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Turn right onto Orange Avenue
2392 ft · 43 sec · Orange Avenue
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Continue on Orange Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Orange Turnpike
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Take the ramp left toward I 87 North: New York State Thruway
1033 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
110 mi · 2 hr 7 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 Suffern 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
110 mi · 02h 07m
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 Suffern 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 Suffern to West Albany?
The road trip is about 120 miles (193.2 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Hurley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Suffern and 60.2 miles from West Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110 miles (177.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 2:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.82 one way or $37.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Suffern and Mostly Sunny near West Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Hurley
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 Hurley.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Hudson
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Suffern and West Albany. Straight-line distance: 110.03 mi (177.07 km).
#1 Suffern
Village in New York, United States
| Population | 10,970 |
| Coordinates | 41.1148200, -74.1495900 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| 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: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $18.82 | $37.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $21.07 | $42.15 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $22.77 | $45.53 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $27.53 | $55.07 |
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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