How far is Gloversville, NY from Schenectady, NY?
The driving distance from Gloversville, NY to Schenectady, NY is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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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.
Town in Montgomery County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gloversville and Schenectady.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gloversville and Schenectady.
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Start on North Main Street
81 m · 15 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Fremont Street
2567 ft · 1 min · Fremont Street
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Continue on Steele Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Steele Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Steele Avenue Extension
1.8 mi · 3 min · Steele Avenue Extension
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 29
1631 ft · 27 sec · State Highway 29
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Turn right onto Boonwell Farm Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Boonwell Farm Road
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Turn left onto Perth-Johnstown Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Perth-Johnstown Road
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Turn right onto McQueen Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · McQueen Road
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Turn right onto McKay Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · McKay Road
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Continue on Mc Kay Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Mc Kay Road
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Turn right onto Golf Course Road
1448 ft · 33 sec · Golf Course Road
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Turn left onto Steadwell Road
2732 ft · 42 sec · Steadwell Road
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Continue on Steadwell Avenue
1555 ft · 46 sec · Steadwell Avenue
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Continue on Steadwell Avenue
675 ft · 24 sec · Steadwell Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
2855 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Mohawk Turnpike
1.2 km · 1 min · Mohawk Turnpike
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Turn slight left onto NY 30
1256 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn left
121 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
525 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
10.9 mi · 13 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 km · 2 min
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Turn straight
2244 ft · 55 sec
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 337
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
2106 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Erie Boulevard
2340 ft · 1 min · Erie Boulevard
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Turn right onto Liberty Street
1217 ft · 43 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn right onto Clinton Street
106 m · 12 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 Gloversville 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.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
10.9 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gloversville and Sunny near Schenectady.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gloversville to Schenectady?
The road trip is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Amsterdam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Gloversville and 14.3 miles from Schenectady.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gloversville and Sunny near Schenectady.
Stop Ideas Near Amsterdam
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 Amsterdam.
Amsterdam station
Schenectady
Saratoga Springs station
Saratoga Springs, NY
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gloversville and Schenectady. Straight-line distance: 26.27 mi (42.27 km).
#1 Gloversville
City in New York, USA
| Population | 14,553 |
| Coordinates | 43.0528500, -74.3437500 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| 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 25m |
| 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 | $4.71 | $9.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $5.28 | $10.56 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $5.70 | $11.41 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
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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