How far is White Creek, NY from Albany, NY?

The driving distance from White Creek, NY to Albany, NY is about 39 miles (62.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.05 mi
00h 55m
Flight
32.2 mi
51.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.2 mi
Kilometers
51.82 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.05 mi
Kilometers
62.84 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Mon, Jun 1, 7:31 PM EDT
Return by in White Creek
Mon, Jun 1, 8:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White Creek
2026-06-01T18:35
Arrive Albany
Mon, Jun 1, 7:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in White Creek
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
Schaghticoke
NY

Village in New York, USA

From White Creek
19.1 mi
00h 27m
To Albany
19.9 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph N
Destination
61°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between White Creek and Albany.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between White Creek and Albany.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 68

    2.9 mi · 7 min · County Road 68

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 69

    1.9 mi · 5 min · County Road 69

  3. 3

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

    904 ft · 27 sec · Crescent Road

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 67

    10.9 mi · 17 min · State Highway 67

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Street

    1 km · 1 min · State Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Melrose-Valley Falls Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Melrose-Valley Falls Road

  7. 7

    Continue on CR 119 - Madigan Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · CR 119 - Madigan Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Melrose-Valley Falls Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Melrose-Valley Falls Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto State Highway 40

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 40

  10. 10

    Continue on Speigletown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Speigletown Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Brickyard Road

    158 m · 13 sec · Brickyard Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Leversee Road

    2943 ft · 1 min · Leversee Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Plank Road

    142 m · 19 sec · Plank Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Oakwood Avenue

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Oakwood Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on 10th Street

    119 m · 14 sec · 10th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hoosick Street

    156 m · 17 sec · Hoosick Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    2780 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    7.1 mi · 10 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North: Clinton Avenue

    2119 ft · 54 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Clinton Avenue

    160 m · 23 sec · Clinton Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Chapel Street

    847 ft · 27 sec · Chapel Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Columbia Street

    147 m · 18 sec · Columbia Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Eagle Street

    569 ft · 23 sec · Eagle Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    107 m · 15 sec · Washington Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between White Creek and Albany.

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
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 67
10.9 mi · 28%
Hoosick Street
7.2 mi · 18%
Melrose-Valley Falls Road
3.87 mi · 10%
Oakwood Avenue
3.38 mi · 9%
County Road 68
2.95 mi · 8%
State Highway 40
2.59 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 67

Continue on State Highway 67

10.9 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schaghticoke
00h 27m from White Creek
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving White Creek and Mostly Sunny near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from White Creek to Albany?

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.8 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Schaghticoke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from White Creek and 19.9 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.53 one way or $11.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around White Creek and Mostly Sunny near Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Schaghticoke

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

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

BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

25 mi away
267 Union Avenue
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

27 mi away
26 Station Lane
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

31 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

31 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between White Creek and Albany. Straight-line distance: 32.2 mi (51.82 km).

White Creek

#1 White Creek

Human settlement in Washington County, New York, United States of America

Population3,255
Coordinates42.9700800, -73.2912200
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 68 (-73.290771, 42.969633)
End: Washington Avenue (-73.756162, 42.652644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.22 L · about $5.53
Round trip
$11.06
2.76 gal · 10.44 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.53 $11.06
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.18 $12.37
Premium $4.86 $6.71 $13.42
Diesel $4.69 $6.48 $12.96

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between White Creek and Albany. The current time is 18:35:56.

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.