How far is Cohoes, NY from Schenectady, NY?
The driving distance from Cohoes, NY to Schenectady, NY is about 18.6 miles (30 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (20 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cohoes and Schenectady.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cohoes and Schenectady.
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Start on Mohawk Street
22 m · 8 sec · Mohawk Street
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Turn left onto Ontario Street
1448 ft · 42 sec · Ontario Street
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Turn right onto High Street
124 m · 16 sec · High Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Younglove Avenue
1503 ft · 48 sec · Younglove Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Walnut Street
93 m · 14 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Columbia Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Columbia Street
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Continue on Columbia Street Extension
1.5 mi · 3 min · Columbia Street Extension
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Take the ramp straight
553 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South, NY 7 West: Albany, Schenectady
1331 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 2, NY 7 West: Watervliet, Schenectady
1349 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 7 West
2537 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on Troy Schenectady Road
6.7 mi · 12 min · Troy Schenectady Road
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Turn right onto Balltown Road
550 ft · 15 sec · Balltown Road
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Turn left onto Eastern Parkway
1.3 mi · 3 min · Eastern Parkway
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Continue on Eastern Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Eastern Avenue
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Continue on Liberty Street
843 ft · 27 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn left onto Lafayette Street
545 ft · 19 sec · Lafayette Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
667 ft · 23 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 Cohoes and Schenectady.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Troy Schenectady Road
Continue on Troy Schenectady Road
6.67 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Cohoes and Sunny near Schenectady.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cohoes to Schenectady?
The road trip is about 18.6 miles (30 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Niskayuna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Cohoes and 11.4 miles from Schenectady.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (20 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.94 one way or $5.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cohoes and Sunny near Schenectady.
Stop Ideas Near Niskayuna
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Lot
Albany City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Niskayuna.
Schenectady
Albany–Rensselaer
Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Springs station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cohoes and Schenectady. Straight-line distance: 12.45 mi (20.04 km).
#1 Cohoes
City in New York, USA
| Population | 16,583 |
| Coordinates | 42.7742400, -73.7001200 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| 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: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $4.45 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $4.30 | $8.59 |
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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