How far is Massena, NY from Schenectady, NY?
The driving distance from Massena, NY to Schenectady, NY is about 229.2 miles (368.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.5 miles (247.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Essex County, New York, United States of America
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 Massena and Schenectady.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Massena and Schenectady.
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Start on Main Street
10.9 mi · 16 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 11C
780 ft · 18 sec · State Highway 11C
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Turn left onto State Highway 420
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 420
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Continue on Hopkinton-Winthrop Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · Hopkinton-Winthrop Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 49
941 ft · 22 sec · County Road 49
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 49
1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road 49
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At the end of the road, turn left
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 458
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 458
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Turn slight right onto Santa Clara Road
4 mi · 6 min · Santa Clara Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Santa Clara Road
16.9 mi · 25 min · Santa Clara Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Adirondack Trail
8.9 mi · 13 min · Adirondack Trail
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Turn left onto Easy Street
3.7 mi · 5 min · Easy Street
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Continue on State Highway 86
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 86
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Continue on Harrietstown Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Harrietstown Road
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Continue on State Highway 86
3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 86
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Continue on Broadway Street
2778 ft · 56 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto Bloomingdale Avenue
150 m · 12 sec · Bloomingdale Avenue
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Turn right onto Church Street
2254 ft · 50 sec · Church Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Street
1126 ft · 32 sec · River Street
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Keep slight right to continue on River Street
93 m · 9 sec · River Street
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Turn slight right onto Lake Flower Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Lake Flower Avenue
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Continue on Saranac-Placid Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · Saranac-Placid Road
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Turn right onto Old Military Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Old Military Road
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Turn straight onto Cascade Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · Cascade Road
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Continue on State Highway 73
7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 73
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Turn straight onto State Highway 9N
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 9N
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Continue on State Highway 73
11.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 73
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Turn straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 87 South
1717 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
85.4 mi · 1 hr 39 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 · 18 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 · 32 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 Massena and Schenectady.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Adirondack Northway
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
85.4 mi · 01h 39m
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 Sunny leaving Massena and Sunny near Schenectady.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Massena to Schenectady?
The road trip is about 229.2 miles (368.8 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?
Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.9 miles from Massena and 127.3 miles from Schenectady.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.5 miles (247.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.7 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 8:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.98 one way or $71.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Massena and Sunny near Schenectady.
Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elizabethtown.
Westport station
Port Henry station
Lake Placid, New York
Port Kent station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Massena and Schenectady. Straight-line distance: 153.56 mi (247.13 km).
#1 Massena
City in Cass County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 10,122 |
| Coordinates | 44.9281000, -74.8918600 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| 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: 369 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
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 | $35.98 | $71.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $40.30 | $80.61 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $43.54 | $87.08 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $52.66 | $105.32 |
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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