How far is Monsey, NY from Schenectady, NY?
The driving distance from Monsey, NY to Schenectady, NY is about 134.3 miles (216.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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
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 02h 40m.
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.
City in and the county seat of Ulster County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monsey and Schenectady.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monsey and Schenectady.
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Start on the route
86 m · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1337 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 59
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 59
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Turn right onto North Airmont Road
1909 ft · 1 min · North Airmont Road
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Turn left onto I 87 North, I 287 West
2236 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
1.8 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
117.6 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
6.1 mi · 7 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 890, NY 146, NY 7: Schenectady
3248 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway
892 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Broadway
1383 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right
65 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Broadway
1892 ft · 58 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto Clinton Street
1982 ft · 1 min · Clinton Street
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Turn left 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 Monsey 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
Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
118 mi · 02h 16m
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 Monsey and Sunny near Schenectady.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monsey to Schenectady?
The road trip is about 134.3 miles (216.1 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.2 miles from Monsey and 67.1 miles from Schenectady.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 1:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.08 one way or $42.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Monsey and Sunny near Schenectady.
Stop Ideas Near Kingston
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 Kingston.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Hudson
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monsey and Schenectady. Straight-line distance: 117.86 mi (189.67 km).
#1 Monsey
Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York
| Population | 18,412 |
| Coordinates | 41.1112100, -74.0684800 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| 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: Schenectady (-73.93957, 42.81424)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $21.08 | $42.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $23.61 | $47.23 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $25.51 | $51.02 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $30.85 | $61.71 |
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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