How far is West Albany, NY from Southold, NY?
The driving distance from West Albany, NY to Southold, NY is about 189.5 miles (304.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.7 miles (211.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 04m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in North East, Dutchess Co.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Albany and Southold.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Albany and Southold.
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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
16.7 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Taconic Parkway, Boston
1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector
17.7 mi · 20 min · New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector
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Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
45.4 mi · 53 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91, US 5: Springfield, Holyoke
3057 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 5: West Springfield
1034 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 5 South: Riverdale Street, West Springfield
1049 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Riverdale Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverdale Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 91, I 391: Holyoke, Springfield
811 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 91 South: Springfield
929 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 91 South: Springfield
1036 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
28.7 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 84 East, CT 2 East: East Hartford, New London
805 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
2553 ft · 43 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 2 East: Norwich
1092 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight right
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right
19.3 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight right
7.6 mi · 9 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Haddam Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · East Haddam Road
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Exit the roundabout onto New London Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · New London Road
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Continue on Hartford-New London Turnpike
3.1 mi · 5 min · Hartford-New London Turnpike
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Continue on Hartford Turnpike
4.4 mi · 8 min · Hartford Turnpike
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Continue on Broad Street
2 mi · 3 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Governor Winthrop Boulevard
1458 ft · 38 sec · Governor Winthrop Boulevard
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Continue on Ferry Street
581 ft · 27 sec · Ferry Street
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Continue on Ferry Street
27 m · 7 sec · Ferry Street
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Continue on Ferry Street
55 m · 13 sec · Ferry Street
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Continue on Cross Sound Ferry
17.9 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Cross Sound Ferry
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Continue straight
85 m · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Main Road
7.9 mi · 14 min · Main Road
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Continue on Route 48
2725 ft · 52 sec · Route 48
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Continue on Middle Road
4 mi · 6 min · Middle Road
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Turn left onto Youngs Avenue
2961 ft · 1 min · Youngs Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Youngs Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Albany and Southold.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
45.4 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Albany and Sunny near Southold.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Albany to Southold?
The road trip is about 189.5 miles (304.9 km) and usually takes 05h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Millerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.5 miles from West Albany and 94.9 miles from Southold.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.7 miles (211.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.76 one way or $59.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Albany and Sunny near Southold.
Stop Ideas Near Millerton
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 Millerton.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Hudson
Poughkeepsie station
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Albany and Southold. Straight-line distance: 131.69 mi (211.93 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 Southold
Town in New York
| Population | 22,282 |
| Coordinates | 41.0648200, -72.4262000 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southold (-72.4262, 41.06482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 305 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $29.76 | $59.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $33.33 | $66.66 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $36.01 | $72.01 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $43.55 | $87.09 |
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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