How far is West Albany, NY from Brunswick, NY?
The driving distance from West Albany, NY to Brunswick, NY is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
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.
The most populous city in Rensselaer County, New York.
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 West Albany and Brunswick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Albany and Brunswick.
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Start on Sand Creek Road
22 m · 7 sec · Sand Creek Road
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Turn right onto Exchange Street
1429 ft · 47 sec · Exchange Street
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Turn left onto Everett Road Extension
1271 ft · 45 sec · Everett Road Extension
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Turn left
1080 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 787 North, I 787 South: Troy, Albany, Rensselaer
1106 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 787 North: Troy
3269 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 378 East: South Troy
2648 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight
3145 ft · 2 min
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Continue on Burden Avenue
1490 ft · 44 sec · Burden Avenue
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Turn slight right onto 4th Street
1.6 km · 3 min · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
705 ft · 22 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto Hill Street
1050 ft · 30 sec · Hill Street
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Continue on Spring Avenue
911 ft · 31 sec · Spring Avenue
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Turn left onto Linden Avenue
2381 ft · 1 min · Linden Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pawling Avenue
151 m · 19 sec · Pawling Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Brunswick Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · Brunswick Road
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Continue on State Highway 2
1270 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 2
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Turn right onto White Church Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · White Church Road
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Turn slight left
43 m · 10 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 West Albany and Brunswick.
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.
Brunswick Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Brunswick Road
4.86 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Albany and Mostly Sunny near Brunswick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Albany to Brunswick?
The road trip is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from West Albany and 7.8 miles from Brunswick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.40 one way or $4.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Albany and Mostly Sunny near Brunswick.
Stop Ideas Near Troy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Lot
Albany City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Troy.
Albany–Rensselaer
Schenectady
Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Springs station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Albany and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 11.6 mi (18.67 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Brunswick
Town in New York
| Population | 13,048 |
| Coordinates | 42.7359100, -73.5615000 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brunswick (-73.5615, 42.73591)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $2.40 | $4.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $2.69 | $5.38 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $2.91 | $5.81 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
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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