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

The driving distance from West Albany, NY to Somers, NY is about 110 miles (177.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110.04 mi
02h 30m
Flight
93.74 mi
150.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.74 mi
Kilometers
150.86 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.04 mi
Kilometers
177.1 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somers
Thu, Oct 15, 5:02 PM EDT
Return by in West Albany
Thu, Oct 15, 7:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Albany
2026-10-15T14:32
Arrive Somers
Thu, Oct 15, 5:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:28 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
Milan
NY

Town in New York, USA

From West Albany
55.1 mi
01h 15m
To Somers
55 mi
01h 15m

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 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 312: Carmel, Brewster

    1509 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    2752 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Prospect Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Hill Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    2083 ft · 55 sec · Railroad Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Branch Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Branch Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Brewster Avenue

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Brewster Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Brewster Road

    1500 ft · 23 sec · Brewster Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Somerstown Turnpike

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Somerstown Turnpike

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Taconic State Parkway
42.8 mi · 39%
US 9
19.2 mi · 17%
Everett Road Extension
16.1 mi · 15%
I 84 East
12.9 mi · 12%
State Highway 82
5.1 mi · 5%
Somerstown Turnpike
2.1 mi · 2%
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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
93.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milan
01h 15m from West Albany
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Albany and Sunny near Somers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 110 miles (177.1 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Milan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.1 miles from West Albany and 55 miles from Somers.

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

The direct path is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.26 one way or $34.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Milan

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Milan, 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 Milan.

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

14 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

30 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Hudson

33 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

71 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Albany and Somers. Straight-line distance: 93.74 mi (150.86 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
Somers

#2 Somers

Town in New York, US

Population21,476
Coordinates41.3281500, -73.6856900
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: West Albany (-73.77845, 42.68313)
End: Somers (-73.68569, 41.32815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.88 gal
14.7 L · about $17.26
Round trip
$34.52
7.76 gal · 29.4 L
Estimated CO2
34.5 kg one way
Round trip: 69 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $17.26 $34.52
Mid-grade $4.98 $19.33 $38.66
Premium $5.38 $20.88 $41.76
Diesel $6.51 $25.25 $50.51

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 Somers. The current time is 14:32:02.

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.