How far is West Albany, NY from Fallsburg, NY?

The driving distance from West Albany, NY to Fallsburg, NY is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78 miles (125.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
100.33 mi
02h 03m
Flight
78.05 mi
125.61 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.05 mi
Kilometers
125.61 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.33 mi
Kilometers
161.47 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fallsburg
Thu, Oct 15, 10:31 PM EDT
Return by in West Albany
Fri, Oct 16, 12:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Albany
2026-10-15T20:28
Arrive Fallsburg
Thu, Oct 15, 10:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Albany
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Veteran
NY

Human settlement in Chemung County, New York, United States of America

From West Albany
50.1 mi
01h 01m
To Fallsburg
50.2 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
61°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Albany and Fallsburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Albany and Fallsburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Sand Creek Road

    22 m · 7 sec · Sand Creek Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Exchange Street

    1429 ft · 47 sec · Exchange Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Everett Road Extension

    1271 ft · 45 sec · Everett Road Extension

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1080 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 787 North, I 787 South: Troy, Albany, Rensselaer

    1106 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 787 South: Albany, Rensselaer

    1989 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway

    3231 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1

    2725 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    50.3 mi · 58 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 28: Kingston, Rhinecliff Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    550 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto State Route 28

    2537 ft · 50 sec · State Route 28

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight

    1064 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Clayton 'Peg Leg' Bates Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Clayton 'Peg Leg' Bates Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on United States Highway 209

    15.6 mi · 19 min · United States Highway 209

  19. 19

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    11.5 mi · 13 min · Canal Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 42

    2.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 42

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Old Falls Road

    1074 ft · 36 sec · Old Falls Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Riverside Drive

    612 ft · 27 sec · Riverside Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Riverside Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Albany and Fallsburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
50.3 mi · 50%
United States Highway 209
15.6 mi · 16%
Canal Street
11.5 mi · 11%
Clayton 'Peg Leg' Bates Highway
8.37 mi · 8%
I 787 South
3.19 mi · 3%
Everett Road Extension
2.67 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

50.3 mi · 00h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
78 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Veteran
01h 01m from West Albany
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Albany and Sunny near Fallsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Albany to Fallsburg?

The road trip is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Veteran is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from West Albany and 50.2 miles from Fallsburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 78 miles (125.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.75 one way or $31.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Albany and Sunny near Fallsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Veteran

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Veteran, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Veteran.

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

18 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Hudson

25 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

42 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

66 mi away
525 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Albany and Fallsburg. Straight-line distance: 78.05 mi (125.61 km).

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#1 West Albany

A hamlet in the town of Albany in Albany County, New York.

Population22,000
Coordinates42.6831300, -73.7784500
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Fallsburg

#2 Fallsburg

Town in New York

Population12,350
Coordinates41.7320400, -74.6012700
Altitude368
CountryUnited States
Start: West Albany (-73.77845, 42.68313)
End: Fallsburg (-74.60127, 41.73204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.54 gal
13.4 L · about $15.75
Round trip
$31.49
7.08 gal · 26.8 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 62.9 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $15.75 $31.49
Mid-grade $4.98 $17.64 $35.27
Premium $5.38 $19.05 $38.10
Diesel $6.51 $23.04 $46.08

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Albany and Fallsburg. The current time is 20:28:08.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.