How far is Delanson, NY from Rotterdam Junction, NY?
The driving distance from Delanson, NY to Rotterdam Junction, NY is about 18.6 miles (30 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Schenectady County, New York, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Delanson and Rotterdam Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delanson and Rotterdam Junction.
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Start on Main Street
1160 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto East Shore Road
1 km · 2 min · East Shore Road
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Turn left onto Duanesburg Quaker Street Road
1 mi · 2 min · Duanesburg Quaker Street Road
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Continue on Duanesburg Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Duanesburg Road
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Turn slight right onto Western Turnpike
1 mi · 2 min · Western Turnpike
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Turn left
132 m · 6 sec
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Take the exit right
1972 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
2586 ft · 57 sec
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Continue straight
2034 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
2.6 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 890, NY 5, NY 5S: Schenectady, Scotia
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Amsterdam Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Amsterdam Road
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
2624 ft · 57 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
22 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Delanson and Rotterdam Junction.
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.
Western Turnpike
Merge slight left
4.94 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Delanson and Rain Showers near Rotterdam Junction.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Delanson to Rotterdam Junction?
The road trip is about 18.6 miles (30 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Princetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Delanson and 9.3 miles from Rotterdam Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.93 one way or $5.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Delanson and Rain Showers near Rotterdam Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Princetown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Lot
Amsterdam City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Princetown.
Schenectady
Amsterdam station
Albany–Rensselaer
Saratoga Springs station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Delanson and Rotterdam Junction. Straight-line distance: 11.45 mi (18.43 km).
#1 Delanson
City in Schenectady County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 383 |
| Coordinates | 42.7453500, -74.1881800 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rotterdam Junction
Rotterdam Junction is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.8745200, -74.0465200 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rotterdam Junction (-74.04652, 42.87452)
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 | $4.44 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.97 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $4.29 | $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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