Detroit to West Albany: Road Trip Guide & Distance

472.4 miles 760.3 km · straight line
537.2 miles actual route 864.6 km · driving distance
10h 43min estimated drive time
$52 - $64 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
84° E bearing direction

How far is Detroit from West Albany?

The distance from Detroit to West Albany is 472.4 miles (760.3 km) as the crow flies. West Albany is located E of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 537.2 miles, taking about 10h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan and West Albany in New York.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Detroit and West Albany. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Detroit to West Albany

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 43min $52 - $64 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 52min $43–$81* Budget
Train ~10h 11min $64–$188* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & West Albany

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m elevation
West Albany
42.68°N, 73.78°W
America/New_York
61m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 157 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM