How far is West Albany, NY from Rome, NY?
The driving distance from West Albany, NY to Rome, NY is about 136.4 miles (219.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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 02h 54m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Albany and Rome.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Albany and Rome.
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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
98.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9, NY 73: Keene, Keene Valley
1346 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 9
2.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 9
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 73
11.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on State Highway 9N
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 9N
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 9N
6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 9N
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Continue on State Highway 9N
9.3 mi · 14 min · State Highway 9N
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Turn left onto College Street
154 m · 28 sec · College Street
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Turn left onto Ausable Drive
2297 ft · 2 min · Ausable Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ausable Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Albany and Rome.
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
98.4 mi · 01h 54m
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 Mostly Sunny near Rome.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Albany to Rome?
The road trip is about 136.4 miles (219.5 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from West Albany and 68.2 miles from Rome.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 12:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.39 one way or $42.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Albany and Mostly Sunny near Rome.
Stop Ideas Near Bolton
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 Bolton.
Whitehall station
Fort Edward station
Fair Haven, Vermont
Castleton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Albany and Rome. Straight-line distance: 121.52 mi (195.56 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 Rome
City in New York, United States
| Population | 32,145 |
| Coordinates | 44.4406000, -73.6881900 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rome (-73.68819, 44.4406)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $21.39 | $42.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $23.96 | $47.93 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $25.89 | $51.77 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $31.31 | $62.62 |
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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