How far is West Albany, NY from Johnson City, NY?

The driving distance from West Albany, NY to Johnson City, NY is about 137.8 miles (221.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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
137.8 mi
02h 45m
Flight
117.95 mi
189.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.95 mi
Kilometers
189.82 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.8 mi
Kilometers
221.76 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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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 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johnson City
Thu, Oct 15, 9:18 PM EDT
Return by in West Albany
Fri, Oct 16, 12:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Albany
2026-10-15T18:32
Arrive Johnson City
Thu, Oct 15, 9:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:58 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
Maryland
NY

Town in Otsego County, New York, United States

From West Albany
68.7 mi
01h 23m
To Johnson City
69 mi
01h 23m

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
62°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Albany and Johnson City.

  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

    773 ft · 21 sec · Everett Road Extension

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88, NY 7: Schenectady, Binghamton

    1070 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2701 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    117.7 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Corning

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Airport Road

    1513 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    49 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Harry L Drive

    3113 ft · 1 min · Harry L Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Broad Street

    1589 ft · 44 sec · North Broad Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Arch Street

    1062 ft · 33 sec · Arch Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    83 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Baldwin Street

    49 m · 6 sec · Baldwin Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    22 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    60 m · 15 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 88
120 mi · 87%
Everett Road Extension
14.2 mi · 10%
Southern Tier Expressway
1.44 mi · 1%
I 86 West
0.65 mi
Harry L Drive
0.59 mi
Airport Road
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

I 88

Continue straight

118 mi · 02h 17m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
117.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maryland
01h 23m from West Albany
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Albany and Mostly Sunny near Johnson City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Albany to Johnson City?

The road trip is about 137.8 miles (221.8 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Maryland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from West Albany and 69 miles from Johnson City.

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

The direct path is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.62 one way or $43.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Maryland

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

69 mi away
321 Main St.
RAIL

Amsterdam station

72 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
RAIL

Schenectady

83 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Rome station

87 mi away
6599 Martin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Albany and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 117.95 mi (189.82 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
Johnson City

#2 Johnson City

Village in New York, United States

Population14,035
Coordinates42.1156300, -75.9588100
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: West Albany (-73.77845, 42.68313)
End: Johnson City (-75.95881, 42.11563)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.86 gal
18.41 L · about $21.62
Round trip
$43.23
9.72 gal · 36.82 L
Estimated CO2
43.2 kg one way
Round trip: 86.4 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $21.62 $43.23
Mid-grade $4.98 $24.21 $48.43
Premium $5.38 $26.16 $52.31
Diesel $6.51 $31.63 $63.27

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 Johnson City. The current time is 18:32:35.

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.