How far is West Albany, NY from Middletown, NY?
The driving distance from West Albany, NY to Middletown, NY is about 111.3 miles (179.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
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.
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Albany and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Albany and Middletown.
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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
1271 ft · 45 sec · Everett Road Extension
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Turn left
1080 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 787 North, I 787 South: Troy, Albany, Rensselaer
1106 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 787 South: Albany, Rensselaer
1989 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue on I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway
3231 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1
2725 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
81.8 mi · 1 hr 34 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84, NY 17K, NY 300: Scranton, Newburgh, Stewart Airport
1.1 km · 53 sec
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Continue straight
148 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 West, NY 300: Scranton, Newburgh
122 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 West: Scranton
2072 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Binghamton
3187 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1669 ft · 22 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 211: Middletown, Montgomery
1474 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Route 211 East
1.6 mi · 3 min · Route 211 East
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Continue on Wickham Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Wickham Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Highland Avenue
758 ft · 25 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
589 ft · 18 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Mill Street
25 m · 4 sec · Mill Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Albany and Middletown.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 Middletown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Albany to Middletown?
The road trip is about 111.3 miles (179.2 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Lake Katrine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.7 miles from West Albany and 55.7 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 1:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.48 one way or $34.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Albany and Sunny near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Katrine
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 Lake Katrine.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Hudson
Albany–Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Albany and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 91.65 mi (147.5 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 Middletown
City in Orange County, New York, United States
| Population | 28,023 |
| Coordinates | 41.4459300, -74.4229300 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middletown (-74.42293, 41.44593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $17.48 | $34.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $19.58 | $39.16 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $21.15 | $42.30 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $25.58 | $51.16 |
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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