How far is Gates, NY from Schenectady, NY?
The driving distance from Gates, NY to Schenectady, NY is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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 Saratoga County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gates and Schenectady.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gates and Schenectady.
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Start on Burgoyne Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Burgoyne Road
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Turn right onto Bryant Bridge Road
1722 ft · 1 min · Bryant Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Route 29
4 mi · 5 min · Route 29
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Continue on Lake Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Lake Avenue
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Turn left onto Henning Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Henning Road
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Turn left onto Union Avenue
828 ft · 24 sec · Union Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
2401 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
9.5 mi · 11 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward Round Lake, Burnt Hills
1060 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Round Lake Road
799 ft · 17 sec · Round Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Round Lake Road
34 m · 3 sec · Round Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Round Lake Road
1451 ft · 31 sec · Round Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Round Lake Road
19 m · 2 sec · Round Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Round Lake Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Round Lake Road
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Continue on Round Lake Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Round Lake Road
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Continue on Schauber Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Schauber Road
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Turn left onto Ashdown Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Ashdown Road
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Turn left onto Blue Barns Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Blue Barns Road
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Continue on Balltown Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Balltown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Aqueduct Road
11 m · 1 sec · Aqueduct Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Aqueduct Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Aqueduct Road
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Continue on Van Vranken Avenue
865 ft · 25 sec · Van Vranken Avenue
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Continue on Van Vranken Avenue
1509 ft · 46 sec · Van Vranken Avenue
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Turn right onto Alexander Street
528 ft · 19 sec · Alexander Street
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Turn left onto Foster Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Foster Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Nott Street
101 m · 10 sec · Nott Street
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Turn left onto Park Place
1051 ft · 32 sec · Park Place
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Turn right onto Huron Street
123 m · 12 sec · Huron Street
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Continue on Barrett Street
1275 ft · 38 sec · Barrett Street
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Continue on Clinton Street
1060 ft · 34 sec · Clinton Street
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Turn right 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 Gates 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.
Adirondack Northway
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
9.48 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Gates and Sunny near Schenectady.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gates to Schenectady?
The road trip is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Malta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Gates and 15.3 miles from Schenectady.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.80 one way or $9.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gates and Sunny near Schenectady.
Stop Ideas Near Malta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Lot
Schenectady City Hall
Saratoga Springs Traffic Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Malta.
Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Springs station
Schenectady
Amsterdam station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gates and Schenectady. Straight-line distance: 24.48 mi (39.39 km).
#1 Gates
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 28,259 |
| Coordinates | 43.0914600, -73.6381700 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| 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: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.80 | $9.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $5.38 | $10.76 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $5.81 | $11.63 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
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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