How far is Blooming Grove, NY from Schenectady, NY?
The driving distance from Blooming Grove, NY to Schenectady, NY is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Ulster County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blooming Grove and Schenectady.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blooming Grove and Schenectady.
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Start on Tuthill Road
916 ft · 47 sec · Tuthill Road
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Turn left onto Route 94
1.4 mi · 2 min · Route 94
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Street
2379 ft · 1 min · North Street
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Continue on Toleman Road
582 ft · 16 sec · Toleman Road
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Turn slight left onto Bull Road
3.1 mi · 7 min · Bull Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Little Britain Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Little Britain Road
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Turn left onto NY 747
2.3 mi · 3 min · NY 747
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Take the ramp straight toward I 84 East
2557 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87: New York State Thruway Toll, Albany, New York City
2718 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
130 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Albany
1723 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
87.1 mi · 1 hr 41 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
6.1 mi · 7 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 890, NY 146, NY 7: Schenectady
3248 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway
892 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Broadway
1383 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right
65 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Broadway
1892 ft · 58 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto Clinton Street
1982 ft · 1 min · Clinton Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
80 m · 9 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Jay Street
66 m · 6 sec · Jay Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jay Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blooming Grove and Schenectady.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
87.1 mi · 01h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Blooming Grove and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Schenectady.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blooming Grove to Schenectady?
The road trip is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Saugerties is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.8 miles from Blooming Grove and 55.9 miles from Schenectady.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 2:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.80 one way or $31.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Blooming Grove and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Schenectady.
Stop Ideas Near Saugerties
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saugerties.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Hudson
Poughkeepsie station
Albany–Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blooming Grove and Schenectady. Straight-line distance: 97.95 mi (157.64 km).
#1 Blooming Grove
City in Orange County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 17,464 |
| Coordinates | 41.4092600, -74.1951500 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Schenectady
The most populous city in Schenectady County, New York.
| Population | 65,231 |
| Coordinates | 42.8142400, -73.9395700 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jay Street (-73.939783, 42.814319)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 180 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $15.80 | $31.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $17.66 | $35.31 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $19.15 | $38.30 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $18.49 | $36.99 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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