Watervliet, NY Road Trips
Drivers starting from Watervliet, NY have 6 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 7-mile quick runs to 174-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Watervliet, NY head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Photo: Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
194.5 mi
Islip, NY
Quickest Drive
11m
Albany, NY
Plan Around Watervliet, NY
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Continue From Watervliet, NY
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Trips from Watervliet, NY
Driving from Watervliet, NY
Expect an average of 137 miles and about 2h 51m behind the wheel when leaving Watervliet, NY. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 174 miles (3h 42m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Watervliet, NY are Oyster Bay, NY (174.3 mi, 3h 42m), Hempstead, NY (168.9 mi, 3h 32m), Brooklyn, NY (163.3 mi, 3h 26m), New York City, NY (156.3 mi, 3h 13m), and Yonkers, NY (150.3 mi, 3h 2m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 137-mile trip from Watervliet, NY, budget about $22 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Watervliet, NY and 2 routes heading into Watervliet, NY, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 174 miles.
The longest mapped route from Watervliet, NY covers 174 miles and takes approximately 3h 42m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.
The average route from Watervliet, NY runs about 137 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 51m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 137-mile trip from Watervliet, NY costs roughly $22 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Watervliet, NY include Oyster Bay, NY, Hempstead, NY, Brooklyn, NY and New York City, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Watervliet, NY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
10,285
Median Income
$55,897
Median Home Value
$176,200
Median Age
39.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Watervliet, NY at a Glance
Founded
1896
Elevation
30 ft
Area
1 mi²
Notable People from Watervliet, NY
A sampling of people born in Watervliet, NY.
Kay Sage
1898–1963
American Surrealist artist and poet (1898–1963)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Watervliet, NY.
Watervliet Arsenal
US Army installation in Watervliet, New York
Iron Building
building in Watervliet, New York, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q1380709), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Watervliet, NY
Watervliet is a city in Albany County.
1 Watervliet Arsenal Museum, 1 Buffington Street, ☏ +1 518 266-5111. For military history buffs.
1 Gus's Hotdogs, 212 25th Street, ☏ +1 518 273-8743. 2 The Restaurant at the Pointe, 3 Carondelet Drive, ☏ +1 518 250-4525. 3 Valente’s Restaurant, 315 8th Street, ☏ +1 518 273-3314.
Accommodation can be found across the river in Troy or in Albany.
Watervliet is served by the Albany County Airport, 10 miles due west. The airport is served by Delta, United and Southwest Airlines. Amtrak stops at the Albany-Rensselaer station, 9 miles due south. Interstate 787 runs along the eastern edge of the city with exits near the southern and northern entrances to the city. It links the city to the New York State Thruway at exit 23 and southern Vermont. NY State Route 2 runs from west to east, linking the city to Interstate 87 in the west and north western Massachusetts. NY State Route 32 runs from the north to the south, serving local traffic between the Adirondacks to Albany, and beyond.
Travel tips adapted from Watervliet (New York) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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