Origin
Blooming Grove, NY
Evening in Blooming Grove on Wednesday
Local time
8:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blooming Grove, NY to West Albany, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
101.9 mi
164 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 1m
★
6 AM
2h 10m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 15m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blooming Grove, NY
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West Albany, NY
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
The drive from Blooming Grove, NY to West Albany, NY covers 101.9 miles and takes about 2h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New York State Thruway, Bull Road, I 787 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 81.4 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
50.9 miles from Blooming Grove, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 9m drive with frequent turns across 101.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 81.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.2 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 101.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 94.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 97.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
12.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward I 87: New York State Thruway Toll, Albany, New York City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 36A
Toward I 87: New York State Thruway Toll, Alban...
8
94.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
Take the exit toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23
Toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
8
97.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
Take the exit toward I 90: Buffalo, Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward I 90: Buffalo, Boston
7
98.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 West: Buffalo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
7
101.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 8m in
Take the exit toward Everett Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward Everett Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Blooming Grove, NY and West Albany, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York City and Troy.
Albany
12.2 mi in
|
~22m
New York City
12.2 mi in
|
~22m
Troy
94.5 mi in
|
~1h 58m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 81.4 mi | 1h 33m |
| Bull Road | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| I 787 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| I 84 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| I 90 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| NY 747 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Route 94 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Little Britain Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 81.4 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blooming Grove, NY and West Albany, NY.
1
Start on Tuthill Road
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Tuthill Road
2
Turn left onto NY 94
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 94
3
Continue on NY 94
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
4
Turn left onto North Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Street
5
Continue on Toleman Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Toleman Road
6
Turn slight left onto Bull Road
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Bull Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto NY 207
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Little Britain Road
8
Turn left onto NY 747
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
NY 747
9
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 84 East
10
Merge onto I 84
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
I 84
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 36A
Toward I 87: New York State Thruway Toll, Albany, New York City
12
Continue on this road
427 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 87 North: Albany
14
Merge onto I 87
81 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 23
Toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
Use the slight right lane.
16
Continue on I 787
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 787
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 5
Toward I 90: Buffalo, Boston
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
Use the slight left lane.
19
Merge onto I 90
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 5
Toward Everett Road
Use the slight right lane.
21
Turn right onto Everett Road Extension
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Everett Road Extension
22
Turn right onto Exchange Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Exchange Street
23
Turn left onto Sand Creek Road
71 ft
·
2 sec
·
Sand Creek Road
24
Arrive at destination
Sand Creek Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.9 miles from Blooming Grove, NY, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 22 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.9 miles or 1h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Albany, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Blooming Grove, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Blooming Grove, NY
This is one driving day of about 101.9 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Blooming Grove, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 81.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.9 mi from Blooming Grove, NY · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.9 miles from Blooming Grove, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81.4 miles.
Arriving in West Albany, NY
The final approach into West Albany, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around West Albany, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.77 one way
$33.55 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $18.14 | $36.27 |
| premium | $4.92 | $19.75 | $39.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.50 | $45.00 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.07
New York State Thruway
(81.4 mi)
$4.07
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.70 | $4.89 |
| Efficient EV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.92 | $4.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.8 | 0 | $14.27 | $6.52 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
West Albany, NY
Evening in West Albany on Wednesday
Local time
8:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
S 5 to 13 mph
69% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 8:44AM EDT until April 14 at 9:30AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:13PM EDT until April 16 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 9m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Blooming Grove, NY to West Albany, NY covers 101.9 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, Bull Road, I 787. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.9 miles from Blooming Grove, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.77 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 101.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 94.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 97.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Blooming Grove, NY and West Albany, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York City and Troy.
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