How far is West Albany, NY from Queensbury, NY?
The driving distance from West Albany, NY to Queensbury, NY is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
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.
City in Saratoga 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 Queensbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Albany and Queensbury.
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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
41.5 mi · 49 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 254: Glens Falls
905 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Aviation Road
3072 ft · 1 min · Aviation Road
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Continue on Quaker Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Quaker Road
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Sunnyside Road East
1.3 km · 2 min · Sunnyside Road East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sunnyside Road East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Albany and Queensbury.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Adirondack Northway
Keep slight left to continue on Adirondack Northway
41.5 mi · 00h 49m
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 Queensbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Albany to Queensbury?
The road trip is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Saratoga Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from West Albany and 27.5 miles from Queensbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.63 one way or $17.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Albany and Sunny near Queensbury.
Stop Ideas Near Saratoga Springs
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 Saratoga Springs.
Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Springs station
Fort Edward station
Schenectady
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Albany and Queensbury. Straight-line distance: 48.68 mi (78.35 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 Queensbury
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 27,273 |
| Coordinates | 43.3772900, -73.6131700 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
End: Queensbury (-73.61317, 43.37729)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $8.63 | $17.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $9.67 | $19.33 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $10.44 | $20.88 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $12.63 | $25.25 |
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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