How far is West Albany, NY from Rye, NY?

The driving distance from West Albany, NY to Rye, NY is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
136.85 mi
02h 59m
Flight
117.73 mi
189.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.73 mi
Kilometers
189.47 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.85 mi
Kilometers
220.24 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rye
Thu, Oct 15, 8:22 PM EDT
Return by in West Albany
Thu, Oct 15, 11:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Albany
2026-10-15T17:23
Arrive Rye
Thu, Oct 15, 8:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Albany
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Millbrook
NY

Village in Dutchess County, New York, US

From West Albany
68.5 mi
01h 29m
To Rye
68.4 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
62°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Albany and Rye.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Albany and Rye.

  1. 1

    Start on Sand Creek Road

    22 m · 7 sec · Sand Creek Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Exchange Street

    1429 ft · 47 sec · Exchange Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Everett Road Extension

    1271 ft · 45 sec · Everett Road Extension

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1080 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    15.8 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Hudson

    1925 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    31 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    18.8 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Highway 82

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 82

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    1723 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

    42.8 mi · 58 min · Taconic State Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East: Danbury

    1395 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 684 South: White Plains

    3060 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    26.8 mi · 31 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287

    1767 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I-287 East: Rye

    1.1 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Cross Westchester Expressway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Cross Westchester Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Port Chester, Rye

    934 ft · 30 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Boston Post Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Boston Post Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Boston Post Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Boston Post Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Boston Post Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Albany and Rye.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Taconic State Parkway
42.8 mi · 31%
I 684 South
27.4 mi · 20%
US 9
19.2 mi · 14%
Everett Road Extension
16.1 mi · 12%
I 84 East
15.7 mi · 11%
State Highway 82
5.1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Taconic State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

42.8 mi · 00h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
117.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbrook
01h 29m from West Albany
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Albany and Sunny near Rye.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Albany to Rye?

The road trip is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Millbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.5 miles from West Albany and 68.4 miles from Rye.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.48 one way or $42.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Albany and Sunny near Rye.

Stop Ideas Near Millbrook

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Millbrook, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Millbrook.

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

22 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

26 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Hudson

53 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

68 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Albany and Rye. Straight-line distance: 117.73 mi (189.47 km).

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#1 West Albany

A hamlet in the town of Albany in Albany County, New York.

Population22,000
Coordinates42.6831300, -73.7784500
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
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#2 Rye

A town in Westchester County, New York.

Population46,100
Coordinates40.9806500, -73.6837400
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: West Albany (-73.77845, 42.68313)
End: Rye (-73.68374, 40.98065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.83 gal
18.28 L · about $21.48
Round trip
$42.97
9.66 gal · 36.56 L
Estimated CO2
42.9 kg one way
Round trip: 85.8 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $21.48 $42.97
Mid-grade $4.98 $24.06 $48.13
Premium $5.38 $26.00 $51.99
Diesel $6.51 $31.44 $62.88

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Albany and Rye. The current time is 17:23:20.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.