How far is Lancaster, NY from Schenectady, NY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lancaster and Schenectady is 239.65 miles (385.68 km).

Flight distance from Lancaster, NY to Schenectady, NY is 239.65 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 31 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 28 minutes to travel from Lancaster to Schenectady with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lancaster, New York to Schenectady, New York is: 264.47 miles (425.63 km) by car.

Driving from Lancaster to Schenectady will take approximately 04 hours 15 minutes.

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#1 Lancaster

Town in Erie County, New York

Population 10064
GPS Coordinates 42°54'2"N 78°40'13"W
Latitude 42.9006100
Longitude -78.6703100
Altitude 204
Country United States
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#2 Schenectady

The most populous city in Schenectady County, New York. It is located on the Mohawk River in upstate New York. Schenectady is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Schenectady Museum and the General Electric Corporate Archives.

Population 65231
GPS Coordinates 42°48'51"N 73°56'22"W
Latitude 42.8142400
Longitude -73.9395700
Altitude 74
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Lancaster and Schenectady

The distance between Lancaster and Schenectady is 426 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 43 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Lancaster and Schenectady. The current time is 18:04:11.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 08 hours 48 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 06 hours 36 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 17 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 24 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 46 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 31 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 17 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 35.33 liters (9.33 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lancaster and Schenectady.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lancaster to Schenectady is $35.13 (diesel $43.81).

New York gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.76 $4.27 $4.64 $4.69
Total $35.13 $39.83 $43.34 $43.81

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in New York ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.764 (Diesel $4.694) /gallon. Last changed prices on May 08, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lancaster and Schenectady (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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