How far is Westmoreland, NY from Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Westmoreland, NY to Albany, NY is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westmoreland and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westmoreland and Albany.
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Start on the route
1460 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Cider Street
750 ft · 20 sec · Cider Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 90
920 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East
1658 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
94.2 mi · 1 hr 49 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Loudonville, Arbor Hill
1529 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 9 South: Arbor Hill, Henry Johnson Boulevard
1488 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto US 9
1444 ft · 22 sec · US 9
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Continue on Henry Johnson Boulevard
2809 ft · 1 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
155 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Washington Avenue
2658 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn right
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westmoreland and Albany.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
94.2 mi · 01h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Westmoreland and Partly Sunny near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westmoreland to Albany?
The road trip is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Canajoharie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Westmoreland and 52.7 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.71 one way or $29.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Westmoreland and Partly Sunny near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Canajoharie
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 Canajoharie.
Amsterdam station
Schenectady
Union Station
Saratoga Springs station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westmoreland and Albany. Straight-line distance: 89.35 mi (143.79 km).
#1 Westmoreland
City in United States of America
| Population | 6,060 |
| Coordinates | 43.1161800, -75.4037800 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington Avenue (-73.756162, 42.652644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $4.01 | $14.71 | $29.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $16.45 | $32.89 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $17.84 | $35.68 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $17.23 | $34.45 |
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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