How far is West Albany, NY from Cohoes, NY?
The driving distance from West Albany, NY to Cohoes, NY is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Albany 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 Cohoes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Albany and Cohoes.
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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
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Bridge Avenue
98 m · 13 sec · Bridge Avenue
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Continue on Mohawk Street
110 m · 11 sec · Mohawk Street
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Continue on Mohawk Street
1503 ft · 43 sec · Mohawk Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mohawk Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Albany and Cohoes.
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.
I 787 North
Merge slight left
4.85 mi · 00h 07m
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 Sunny near Cohoes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Albany to Cohoes?
The road trip is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Menands is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from West Albany and 5.7 miles from Cohoes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.78 one way or $3.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Albany and Sunny near Cohoes.
Stop Ideas Near Menands
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 Menands.
Albany–Rensselaer
Schenectady
Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Springs station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Albany and Cohoes. Straight-line distance: 7.44 mi (11.98 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 Cohoes
City in New York, USA
| Population | 16,583 |
| Coordinates | 42.7742400, -73.7001200 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cohoes (-73.70012, 42.77424)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.78 | $3.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $1.99 | $3.99 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $2.15 | $4.31 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $2.60 | $5.21 |
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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