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

The driving distance from West Albany, NY to Sullivan, NY is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
124.22 mi
02h 29m
Flight
107.84 mi
173.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.84 mi
Kilometers
173.55 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.22 mi
Kilometers
199.92 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sullivan
Thu, Oct 15, 5:58 PM EDT
Return by in West Albany
Thu, Oct 15, 8:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Albany
2026-10-15T15:28
Arrive Sullivan
Thu, Oct 15, 5:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:30 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
Saint Johnsville
NY

Mine in Montgomery County, New York, United States of America

From West Albany
62 mi
01h 14m
To Sullivan
62.3 mi
01h 14m

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
58°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    773 ft · 21 sec · Everett Road Extension

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    113.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Canastota, Chittenango

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    107 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Peterboro Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Peterboro Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Seneca Turnpike

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Seneca Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 5

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Route 5

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Canaseraga Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Canaseraga Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Canaseraga Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Road Extension
117 mi · 94%
Seneca Turnpike
2.7 mi · 2%
State Route 5
2.23 mi · 2%
North Peterboro Street
1.26 mi · 1%
NY 13
0.85 mi · 1%
Exchange Street
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Everett Road Extension

Keep slight left

113 mi · 02h 11m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
107.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Johnsville
01h 14m from West Albany
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Albany and Mostly Sunny near Sullivan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Saint Johnsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from West Albany and 62.3 miles from Sullivan.

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

The direct path is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.48 one way or $38.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint Johnsville

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

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

RAIL

Amsterdam station

39 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

46 mi away
321 Main St.
RAIL

Schenectady

64 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Rome station

66 mi away
6599 Martin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Albany and Sullivan. Straight-line distance: 107.84 mi (173.55 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
Sullivan

#2 Sullivan

City in Madison County, New York, United States of America

Population15,080
Coordinates43.0545100, -75.8468600
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: West Albany (-73.77845, 42.68313)
End: Sullivan (-75.84686, 43.05451)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.38 gal
16.59 L · about $19.48
Round trip
$38.96
8.76 gal · 33.18 L
Estimated CO2
38.9 kg one way
Round trip: 77.9 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $19.48 $38.96
Mid-grade $4.98 $21.82 $43.64
Premium $5.38 $23.57 $47.15
Diesel $6.51 $28.51 $57.02

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 Sullivan. The current time is 15:28:56.

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.