How far is West Albany, NY from Poughkeepsie, NY?
The driving distance from West Albany, NY to Poughkeepsie, NY is about 80 miles (128.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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 47m.
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 state, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Albany and Poughkeepsie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Albany and Poughkeepsie.
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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
50.3 mi · 58 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 28: Kingston, Rhinecliff Bridge
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
100 m · 9 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kingston Traffic Circle
107 m · 5 sec · Colonel Chandler Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Colonel Chandler Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Colonel Chandler Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Colonel Chandler Drive
71 m · 10 sec · Colonel Chandler Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Broadway
12 m · 1 sec · Broadway
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Exit the roundabout onto Broadway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway
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Turn straight onto McEntee Street
577 ft · 18 sec · McEntee Street
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Turn left onto Wurts Street
1830 ft · 26 sec · Wurts Street
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Continue on Kingston-Port Ewen Suspension Bridge
1090 ft · 14 sec · Kingston-Port Ewen Suspension Bridge
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Continue on Old US 9W
1823 ft · 28 sec · Old US 9W
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Turn right onto Broadway
14.3 mi · 20 min · Broadway
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Keep slight right to continue on Mid Hudson Bridge
3 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto South Clinton Street
90 m · 11 sec · South Clinton Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Reservoir Square
96 m · 9 sec · Reservoir Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Reservoir Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Albany and Poughkeepsie.
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.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
50.3 mi · 00h 58m
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 Poughkeepsie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Albany to Poughkeepsie?
The road trip is about 80 miles (128.7 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Catskill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from West Albany and 40 miles from Poughkeepsie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.3 miles (109.9 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 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.54 one way or $25.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Albany and Sunny near Poughkeepsie.
Stop Ideas Near Catskill
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 Catskill.
Hudson
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Albany–Rensselaer
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Albany and Poughkeepsie. Straight-line distance: 68.29 mi (109.91 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 Poughkeepsie
The county seat of Dutchess County, New York.
| Population | 42,942 |
| Coordinates | 41.7003700, -73.9209700 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poughkeepsie (-73.92097, 41.70037)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $12.54 | $25.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $14.05 | $28.10 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $15.18 | $30.35 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $18.36 | $36.71 |
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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