How far is West Albany, NY from Hyde Park, NY?
The driving distance from West Albany, NY to Hyde Park, NY is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60 miles (96.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
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.
Human settlement in Schoharie County, New York, United States of America
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 Hyde Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Albany and Hyde Park.
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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
10.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88, NY 7: Schenectady, Binghamton
1070 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
2701 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20, NY 7: Duanesburg
1280 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
620 ft · 19 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Schenectady Duanesburg Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Schenectady Duanesburg Road
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Continue on Duanesburg Road
1497 ft · 38 sec · Duanesburg Road
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Turn slight right onto Western Turnpike
6.8 mi · 10 min · Western Turnpike
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Continue on United States Highway 20
32.3 mi · 45 min · United States Highway 20
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Turn left onto State Route 80
8.5 mi · 14 min · State Route 80
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Continue on State Route 80
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 80
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Continue on Lake Street
2767 ft · 49 sec · Lake Street
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Chestnut Street
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Continue on State Highway 28
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 28
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 28
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Albany and Hyde Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
United States Highway 20
Continue on United States Highway 20
32.3 mi · 00h 45m
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 Hyde Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Albany to Hyde Park?
The road trip is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from West Albany and 37.5 miles from Hyde Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60 miles (96.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.74 one way or $23.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Albany and Mostly Sunny near Hyde Park.
Stop Ideas Near Carlisle
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 Carlisle.
Amsterdam station
Schenectady
Albany–Rensselaer
Saratoga Springs station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Albany and Hyde Park. Straight-line distance: 59.94 mi (96.46 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 Hyde Park
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 20,726 |
| Coordinates | 42.6609100, -74.9579300 |
| Altitude | 370 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hyde Park (-74.95793, 42.66091)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $11.74 | $23.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $13.15 | $26.30 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $14.21 | $28.42 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $17.18 | $34.37 |
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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