How far is West Albany, NY from Malta, NY?
The driving distance from West Albany, NY to Malta, NY is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Saratoga County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Albany and Malta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Albany and Malta.
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Start on Sand Creek Road
1630 ft · 50 sec · Sand Creek Road
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Turn right onto Everett Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Everett Road
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Turn left onto Albany Shaker Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Albany Shaker Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Albany Shaker Road
28 m · 2 sec · Albany Shaker Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Albany Shaker Road
1556 ft · 39 sec · Albany Shaker Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 87 North
2372 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Adirondack Northway
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Keep slight left to continue on Adirondack Northway
14.9 mi · 18 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 67: Ballston Spa, Malta
717 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right
554 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Dunning Street
115 m · 10 sec · Dunning Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dunning Street
37 m · 2 sec · Dunning Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Dunning Street
1280 ft · 32 sec · Dunning Street
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Enter the roundabout toward the route
54 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Albany and Malta.
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.
Adirondack Northway
Keep slight left to continue on Adirondack Northway
14.9 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Albany and Sunny near Malta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Albany to Malta?
The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Halfmoon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from West Albany and 11 miles from Malta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.42 one way or $6.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Albany and Sunny near Malta.
Stop Ideas Near Halfmoon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Lot
Albany City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Halfmoon.
Schenectady
Albany–Rensselaer
Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Springs station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Albany and Malta. Straight-line distance: 19.91 mi (32.05 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 Malta
Town in Saratoga County, New York, United States
| Population | 15,476 |
| Coordinates | 42.9711900, -73.7926200 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: Malta (-73.79262, 42.97119)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $3.42 | $6.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $3.84 | $7.67 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $4.14 | $8.29 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
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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