How far is West Albany, NY from Kirkland, NY?
The driving distance from West Albany, NY to Kirkland, NY is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.7 miles (137.9 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 02h 03m.
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.
Town in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Albany and Kirkland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Albany and Kirkland.
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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
84.7 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 790, NY 8, NY 12: Utica
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
2720 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
48 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Genesee Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Genesee Street
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Continue on Genesee Street
2032 ft · 54 sec · Genesee Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
1844 ft · 57 sec · Court Street
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Turn slight left
614 ft · 17 sec
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Take the ramp straight
844 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto North-South Arterial Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · North-South Arterial Highway
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Continue on North-South Arterial Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · North-South Arterial Highway
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Turn left onto Clinton Road
2 mi · 4 min · Clinton Road
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Turn right onto Limberlost Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Limberlost Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Seneca Turnpike
1959 ft · 39 sec · Seneca Turnpike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Seneca Turnpike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Albany and Kirkland.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Everett Road Extension
Keep slight left
84.7 mi · 01h 38m
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 Sunny near Kirkland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Albany to Kirkland?
The road trip is about 99.5 miles (160.2 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?
Canajoharie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from West Albany and 49.9 miles from Kirkland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.61 one way or $31.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Albany and Sunny near Kirkland.
Stop Ideas Near Canajoharie
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 Canajoharie.
Amsterdam station
Schenectady
Union Station
Saratoga Springs station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Albany and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 85.71 mi (137.93 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 Kirkland
Town in Oneida County, New York, United States
| Population | 10,027 |
| Coordinates | 43.0778500, -75.3832300 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kirkland (-75.38323, 43.07785)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $15.61 | $31.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $17.49 | $34.97 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $18.89 | $37.78 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $22.85 | $45.69 |
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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