How far is Wilton, NY from Albany, NY?

The driving distance from Wilton, NY to Albany, NY is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
43.14 mi
00h 45m
Flight
36.45 mi
58.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.45 mi
Kilometers
58.66 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.14 mi
Kilometers
69.43 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Mon, Jun 1, 7:45 PM EDT
Return by in Wilton
Mon, Jun 1, 8:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilton
2026-06-01T19:00
Arrive Albany
Mon, Jun 1, 7:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wilton
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
Country Knolls
NY

Census-designated place in Saratoga County, New York

From Wilton
20.1 mi
00h 22m
To Albany
23 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
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 Wilton and Albany.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wilton and Albany.

  1. 1

    Start on Gansevoort Road

    10 m · 6 sec · Gansevoort Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northern Pines Road

    602 ft · 18 sec · Northern Pines Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ballard Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Ballard Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 87 South

    1170 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    29.2 mi · 34 min · Adirondack Northway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 2, NY 7: Schenectady, Watervliet, Troy, Cohoes

    2440 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 2, NY 7 West: Troy, Schenectady

    1663 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    72 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 2, NY 7 West: Watervliet, Schenectady

    1349 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 2, NY 9

    827 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Troy Schenectady Road

    2619 ft · 1 min · Troy Schenectady Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Latham Circle

    6 m · 1 sec · Loudon Road

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Loudon Road

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Loudon Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Henry Johnson Boulevard

    2809 ft · 1 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    155 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Washington Avenue

    2658 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right

    9 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilton 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adirondack Northway
29.2 mi · 68%
Loudon Road
6.21 mi · 14%
Ballard Road
1.66 mi · 4%
NY 2
1.23 mi · 3%
Henry Johnson Boulevard
0.53 mi · 1%
Washington Avenue
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Adirondack Northway

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

29.2 mi · 00h 34m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
36.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Country Knolls
00h 22m from Wilton
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wilton 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 Wilton to Albany?

The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Country Knolls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Wilton and 23 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.09 one way or $12.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Country Knolls

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 Country Knolls and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 10.3 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Schenectady City Hall
Meeting point 10.3 mi away

Schenectady City Hall

Schenectady , NY
105 Jay St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.7/5 18 reviews City government office
Saratoga Springs Traffic Court
Nearby stop 11.1 mi away

Saratoga Springs Traffic Court

Saratoga Springs , NY
474 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Country Knolls.

RAIL

Schenectady

16 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

18 mi away
267 Union Avenue
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

19 mi away
26 Station Lane
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

31 mi away
525 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilton and Albany. Straight-line distance: 36.45 mi (58.66 km).

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#1 Wilton

Town in New York

Population16,954
Coordinates43.1800700, -73.7442900
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Gansevoort Road (-73.744294, 43.180082)
End: Washington Avenue (-73.756162, 42.652644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.76 L · about $6.09
Round trip
$12.19
3.04 gal · 11.52 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.09 $12.19
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.81 $13.62
Premium $4.86 $7.39 $14.78
Diesel $4.69 $7.13 $14.27

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 Wilton and Albany. The current time is 19:00:06.

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.