How far is West Albany, NY from Gloversville, NY?
The driving distance from West Albany, NY to Gloversville, NY is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
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.
Village in Schenectady 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 West Albany and Gloversville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Albany and Gloversville.
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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
25.5 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 30: Amsterdam
2042 ft · 54 sec
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Continue straight
112 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto State Route 5
605 ft · 18 sec · State Route 5
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 5
36 m · 2 sec · State Route 5
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 5
150 m · 16 sec · State Route 5
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Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Mohawk Turnpike
1.5 km · 2 min · Mohawk Turnpike
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Turn right onto Fort Johnson Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Fort Johnson Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 67
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 67
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Turn right onto Bendick Corners Road
2041 ft · 39 sec · Bendick Corners Road
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Continue on Benedict Corners Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Benedict Corners Road
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Turn straight onto Perth-Johnstown Road
872 ft · 14 sec · Perth-Johnstown Road
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Turn right onto Hales Mills Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Hales Mills Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 29
1294 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 29
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Turn right onto Hales Mills Road Extension
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hales Mills Road Extension
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward LaPorta Circle
11 m · 2 sec · South Kingsboro Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto South Kingsboro Avenue
2734 ft · 1 min · South Kingsboro Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Street
2908 ft · 1 min · Park Street
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Continue on Carpenter Street
770 ft · 26 sec · Carpenter Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
56 m · 11 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Fremont Street
1063 ft · 40 sec · Fremont Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
81 m · 8 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Albany and Gloversville.
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.
Everett Road Extension
Keep slight left
25.5 mi · 00h 30m
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 Mostly Sunny near Gloversville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Albany to Gloversville?
The road trip is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Scotia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from West Albany and 21.9 miles from Gloversville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.89 one way or $13.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Albany and Mostly Sunny near Gloversville.
Stop Ideas Near Scotia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Lot
Amsterdam City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Scotia.
Schenectady
Amsterdam station
Albany–Rensselaer
Saratoga Springs station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Albany and Gloversville. Straight-line distance: 38.37 mi (61.75 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 Gloversville
City in New York, USA
| Population | 14,553 |
| Coordinates | 43.0528500, -74.3437500 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gloversville (-74.34375, 43.05285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.89 | $13.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $7.72 | $15.44 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $8.34 | $16.68 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $10.09 | $20.18 |
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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