How far is West Albany, NY from New Windsor, NY?
The driving distance from West Albany, NY to New Windsor, NY is about 96 miles (154.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
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 Ulster County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Albany and New Windsor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Albany and New Windsor.
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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 right to continue on I 84 East: Danbury
1396 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9W, NY 32: Highland, Newburgh
1110 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Robinson Avenue
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Continue on Quassaick Avenue
1458 ft · 32 sec · Quassaick Avenue
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Continue on Quassaick Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Quassaick Avenue
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Turn right onto Union Avenue
27 m · 2 sec · Union Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Union Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Albany and New Windsor.
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 New Windsor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Albany to New Windsor?
The road trip is about 96 miles (154.5 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Saugerties is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from West Albany and 48 miles from New Windsor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 2:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.08 one way or $30.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Albany and Sunny near New Windsor.
Stop Ideas Near Saugerties
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 Saugerties.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Hudson
Poughkeepsie station
Albany–Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Albany and New Windsor. Straight-line distance: 84.3 mi (135.66 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 New Windsor
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 27,475 |
| Coordinates | 41.4767600, -74.0237500 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Windsor (-74.02375, 41.47676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $15.08 | $30.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $16.89 | $33.78 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $18.24 | $36.49 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $22.07 | $44.13 |
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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