Newark, New Jersey to West Albany: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Newark, New Jersey from West Albany?

The distance from Newark, New Jersey to West Albany is 136.1 miles (219 km) as the crow flies. West Albany is located N of Newark, New Jersey. By car, the driving distance is approximately 170.1 miles, taking about 3h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 46min. Both are located in United States — Newark, New Jersey in New Jersey and West Albany in New York.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Newark, New Jersey and West Albany. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.