How far is Kent, NY from Schenectady, NY?
The driving distance from Kent, NY to Schenectady, NY is about 242.6 miles (390.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.7 miles (345.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Onondaga County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kent and Schenectady.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Schenectady.
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Start on Ford Street
16 m · 5 sec · Ford Street
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Turn right onto Kent Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Kent Road
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Turn right onto Roosevelt Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Turn right onto Peter Smith Road
2 mi · 3 min · Peter Smith Road
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
11.3 mi · 16 min · Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Sweden-Walker Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Sweden-Walker Road
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Turn left onto Brockport-Spencerport Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Brockport-Spencerport Road
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 490 East: Rochester
2778 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Western Expressway
20.1 mi · 26 min · Western Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany
3238 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
187.9 mi · 3 hr 37 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 Kent and Schenectady.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
188 mi · 03h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Kent and Mostly Sunny near Schenectady.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kent to Schenectady?
The road trip is about 242.6 miles (390.4 km) and usually takes 03h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lyncourt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.7 miles from Kent and 120.9 miles from Schenectady.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.7 miles (345.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.07 one way or $76.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Kent and Mostly Sunny near Schenectady.
Stop Ideas Near Lyncourt
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Town hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lyncourt.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Schenectady. Straight-line distance: 214.7 mi (345.53 km).
#1 Kent
Town in Putnam County, New York, United States
| Population | 13,142 |
| Coordinates | 43.3278400, -78.1353000 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| 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: 390 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $38.07 | $76.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $42.65 | $85.29 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $46.07 | $92.14 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $55.72 | $111.43 |
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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