How far is West Albany, NY from Pearl River, NY?
The driving distance from West Albany, NY to Pearl River, NY is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.9 miles (181.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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 38m.
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.
Human settlement in Ulster County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Albany and Pearl River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Albany and Pearl River.
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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
111.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
7 mi · 8 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Garden State Parkway, New Jersey
2301 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on Garden State Parkway Connector
1.5 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward School House Road, Chestnut Ridge
698 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Schoolhouse Road
3181 ft · 1 min · Schoolhouse Road
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Continue on Spring Valley Road
1599 ft · 50 sec · Spring Valley Road
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Turn left onto Summit Avenue
2658 ft · 1 min · Summit Avenue
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Continue on Old Pascack Road
1534 ft · 42 sec · Old Pascack Road
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Continue on West Washington Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · West Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto North Pearl Street
156 m · 17 sec · North Pearl Street
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Turn left onto West Central Avenue
687 ft · 19 sec · West Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Albany and Pearl River.
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
111 mi · 02h 08m
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 Pearl River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Albany to Pearl River?
The road trip is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Rosendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.3 miles from West Albany and 65.3 miles from Pearl River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.9 miles (181.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 1:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.51 one way or $41.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Albany and Sunny near Pearl River.
Stop Ideas Near Rosendale
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 Rosendale.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Hudson
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Albany and Pearl River. Straight-line distance: 112.92 mi (181.72 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 Pearl River
Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York
| Population | 15,876 |
| Coordinates | 41.0589900, -74.0218100 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pearl River (-74.02181, 41.05899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $20.51 | $41.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $22.97 | $45.93 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $24.81 | $49.62 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $30.01 | $60.01 |
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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