How far is West Albany, NY from Staten Island, NY?

The driving distance from West Albany, NY to Staten Island, NY is about 169.3 miles (272.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
169.32 mi
03h 05m
Flight
147.72 mi
237.73 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.72 mi
Kilometers
237.73 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.32 mi
Kilometers
272.5 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Staten Island
Wed, Apr 15, 7:06 PM EDT
Return by in West Albany
Wed, Apr 15, 10:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Albany
2026-04-15T16:00
Arrive Staten Island
Wed, Apr 15, 7:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Albany
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Plattekill
NY

Town in New York, USA

From West Albany
84.7 mi
01h 33m
To Staten Island
84.6 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Albany and Staten Island.

  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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 787 North, I 787 South: Troy, Albany, Rensselaer

    1106 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 787 South: Albany, Rensselaer

    1989 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway

    3231 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1

    2725 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    111.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  19. 19

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  21. 21

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    1779 ft · 27 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left

    72 m · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

    141 m · 23 sec · Jersey Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 14th Street Viaduct

    125 m · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

    4.7 mi · 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Bayonne

    2324 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard

    1389 ft · 17 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440 South: Chosin Few Way

    109 m · 9 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 South

    2973 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight right

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  31. 31

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight left toward I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn

    2950 ft · 56 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue

    1134 ft · 29 sec

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue

    60 m · 9 sec · South Gannon Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Bradley Avenue

    3224 ft · 2 min · Bradley Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Brielle Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Rockland Avenue

  39. 39

    Continue on Richmond Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Richmond Road

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Kensico Street

    1964 ft · 1 min · Kensico Street

  41. 41

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue

    87 m · 14 sec · Clarke Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

    1585 ft · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue

  43. 43

    Continue on Corona Avenue

    869 ft · 40 sec · Corona Avenue

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Croft Court

    45 m · 6 sec · Croft Court

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Croft Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
45 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
7 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
111 mi · 66%
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 13%
NJ 440 South
5.15 mi · 3%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
4.67 mi · 3%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 3%
I 787 South
3.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

111 mi · 02h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
147.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plattekill
01h 33m from West Albany
Leave By
10:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Albany and Mostly Sunny near Staten Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Albany to Staten Island?

The road trip is about 169.3 miles (272.5 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Plattekill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.7 miles from West Albany and 84.6 miles from Staten Island.

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

The direct path is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 10:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.97 one way or $47.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Albany and Mostly Sunny near Staten Island.

Stop Ideas Near Plattekill

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

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

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

15 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

35 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

50 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Hudson

74 mi away
69 South Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Albany and Staten Island. Straight-line distance: 147.72 mi (237.73 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
Staten Island

#2 Staten Island

The fifth most populous borough of New York City.

Population474,558
Coordinates40.5623300, -74.1398600
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Sand Creek Road (-73.778577, 42.683146)
End: Croft Court (-74.139857, 40.562329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.98 gal
22.62 L · about $23.97
Round trip
$47.95
11.96 gal · 45.24 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.3 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $23.97 $47.95
Mid-grade $4.48 $26.80 $53.59
Premium $4.86 $29.07 $58.14
Diesel $4.69 $28.07 $56.14

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Albany and Staten Island. The current time is 16:00:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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