How far is West Albany, NY from Clay, NY?
The driving distance from West Albany, NY to Clay, NY is about 143.7 miles (231.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126 miles (202.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
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 Herkimer County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Albany and Clay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Albany and Clay.
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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
773 ft · 21 sec · Everett Road Extension
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Take the ramp slight right
1265 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
128.4 mi · 2 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 481: Syracuse, Oswego
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 481 North: Oswego, Watertown
1203 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 31: Cicero, Bridgeport
1141 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto East Seymour Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Seymour Street
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Continue on State Route 31
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Route 31
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Route 31
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Albany and Clay.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Everett Road Extension
Keep slight left
128 mi · 02h 28m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Albany and Partly Sunny near Clay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Albany to Clay?
The road trip is about 143.7 miles (231.2 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Little Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.6 miles from West Albany and 72 miles from Clay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126 miles (202.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 12:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.55 one way or $45.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Albany and Partly Sunny near Clay.
Stop Ideas Near Little Falls
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 Little Falls.
Union Station
Rome station
Amsterdam station
Schenectady
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Albany and Clay. Straight-line distance: 125.98 mi (202.74 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 Clay
Town of the United States
| Population | 54,375 |
| Coordinates | 43.1859000, -76.1724300 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clay (-76.17243, 43.1859)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 231 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $22.55 | $45.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $25.26 | $50.52 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $27.29 | $54.57 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $33.00 | $66.00 |
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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