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

The driving distance from West Albany, NY to Tarrytown, NY is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.12 mi
00h 28m
Flight
12.27 mi
19.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.27 mi
Kilometers
19.74 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.12 mi
Kilometers
25.94 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tarrytown
Thu, Oct 15, 3:59 PM EDT
Return by in West Albany
Thu, Oct 15, 4:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Albany
2026-10-15T15:31
Arrive Tarrytown
Thu, Oct 15, 3:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Albany
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Delmar
NY

Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States

From West Albany
8 mi
00h 14m
To Tarrytown
8.1 mi
00h 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

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2957 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 85: Singerlands, Voorheesville

    3067 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Slingerlands Bypass

    46 m · 3 sec · Slingerlands Bypass

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Slingerlands Bypass

    1844 ft · 35 sec · Slingerlands Bypass

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Slingerlands Bypass

    54 m · 4 sec · Slingerlands Bypass

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Slingerlands Bypass

    2549 ft · 48 sec · Slingerlands Bypass

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Slingerlands Bypass

    43 m · 3 sec · Slingerlands Bypass

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Slingerlands Bypass

    1496 ft · 28 sec · Slingerlands Bypass

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cherry Avenue

    44 m · 2 sec · Cherry Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Cherry Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Cherry Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Delaware Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Delaware Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Delaware Turnpike

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Delaware Turnpike

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Slingerlands Avenue

    674 ft · 33 sec · Slingerlands Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Tarrytown Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Tarrytown Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Tarrytown Road

    7 m · 1 sec · Tarrytown Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tarrytown Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
130.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Turnpike
4.44 mi · 28%
NY 85
4.19 mi · 26%
Delaware Avenue
1.96 mi · 12%
Cherry Avenue
1.71 mi · 11%
Tarrytown Road
1.25 mi · 8%
Slingerlands Bypass
1.2 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Turnpike

Continue on Delaware Turnpike

4.44 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
12.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delmar
00h 14m from West Albany
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Albany and Sunny near Tarrytown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Delmar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from West Albany and 8.1 miles from Tarrytown.

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

The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.54 one way or $5.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Delmar

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Delmar and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Albany City Hall
Meeting point 5.5 mi away

Albany City Hall

Albany , NY
24 Eagle St, Albany, NY 12207
Rating 4.0/5 68 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

8 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

23 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Hudson

41 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Amsterdam station

47 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Albany and Tarrytown. Straight-line distance: 12.27 mi (19.74 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
Tarrytown

#2 Tarrytown

Village in town of Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York, United States

Population11,285
Coordinates42.5589700, -73.9509600
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: West Albany (-73.77845, 42.68313)
End: Tarrytown (-73.95096, 42.55897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.15 L · about $2.54
Round trip
$5.07
1.14 gal · 4.3 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $2.54 $5.07
Mid-grade $4.98 $2.84 $5.68
Premium $5.38 $3.07 $6.14
Diesel $6.51 $3.71 $7.42

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 Tarrytown. The current time is 15:31:22.

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.