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

The driving distance from West Albany, NY to Haverstraw, NY is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
120.42 mi
02h 32m
Flight
103.09 mi
165.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.09 mi
Kilometers
165.9 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.42 mi
Kilometers
193.8 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverstraw
Thu, Oct 15, 9:02 PM EDT
Return by in West Albany
Thu, Oct 15, 11:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Albany
2026-10-15T18:29
Arrive Haverstraw
Thu, Oct 15, 9:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 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
Hurley
NY

Town in Ulster County, New York, United States

From West Albany
60.1 mi
01h 16m
To Haverstraw
60.3 mi
01h 16m

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
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    81.8 mi · 1 hr 34 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84, NY 17K, NY 300: Scranton, Newburgh, Stewart Airport

    1.1 km · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    148 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 West, NY 300: Scranton, Newburgh

    122 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 300: Newburgh

    967 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Union Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Union Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Little Britain Road

    1572 ft · 27 sec · Little Britain Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Temple Hill Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Temple Hill Road

  19. 19

    Continue on State Route 32

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 32

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Quaker Avenue

    2272 ft · 1 min · Quaker Avenue

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right

    1052 ft · 29 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto United States Route 9W

    11.1 mi · 16 min · United States Route 9W

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bear Mountain Circle

    72 m · 3 sec

  24. 24

    Exit the rotary

    11.2 mi · 13 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto New Main Street

    749 ft · 36 sec · New Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Clove Avenue

    89 m · 15 sec · Clove Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Broad Street

    878 ft · 38 sec · West Broad Street

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway

    19 m · 3 sec · Broadway

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
81.8 mi · 68%
Bear Mountain Circle
11.2 mi · 9%
United States Route 9W
11.1 mi · 9%
I 787 South
3.19 mi · 3%
Everett Road Extension
2.67 mi · 2%
Temple Hill Road
2.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

81.8 mi · 01h 34m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
103.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hurley
01h 16m from West Albany
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Albany and Sunny near Haverstraw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Hurley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.1 miles from West Albany and 60.3 miles from Haverstraw.

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

The direct path is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.90 one way or $37.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hurley

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hurley, 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 Hurley.

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

9 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

26 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Hudson

42 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

83 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Albany and Haverstraw. Straight-line distance: 103.09 mi (165.9 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
Haverstraw

#2 Haverstraw

Town in New York

Population12,900
Coordinates41.1975900, -73.9645800
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: West Albany (-73.77845, 42.68313)
End: Haverstraw (-73.96458, 41.19759)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.25 gal
16.09 L · about $18.90
Round trip
$37.81
8.5 gal · 32.18 L
Estimated CO2
37.8 kg one way
Round trip: 75.5 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $18.90 $37.81
Mid-grade $4.98 $21.17 $42.35
Premium $5.38 $22.87 $45.75
Diesel $6.51 $27.66 $55.33

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 Haverstraw. The current time is 18:29:09.

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.