How far is Newburgh, NY from Schenectady, NY?
The driving distance from Newburgh, NY to Schenectady, NY is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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 01h 44m.
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.
Town in Columbia County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newburgh and Schenectady.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newburgh and Schenectady.
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Start on 2nd Street
87 m · 18 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Grand Street
64 m · 14 sec · Grand Street
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Turn left onto Third Street
100 m · 16 sec · Third Street
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Turn right onto Liberty Street
1032 ft · 36 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn left onto South Street
2740 ft · 1 min · South Street
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Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · North Robinson Avenue
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Turn left onto North Plank Road
1126 ft · 35 sec · North Plank Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 84 West, NY 52 West
1135 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87: New York City, Albany, New York State Thruway
3235 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
130 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Albany
1723 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
87.1 mi · 1 hr 41 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 Newburgh and Schenectady.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
87.1 mi · 01h 41m
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 Newburgh 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 Newburgh to Schenectady?
The road trip is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from Newburgh and 51.1 miles from Schenectady.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.15 one way or $32.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newburgh and Mostly Sunny near Schenectady.
Stop Ideas Near Germantown
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 Germantown.
Hudson
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Albany–Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newburgh and Schenectady. Straight-line distance: 90.64 mi (145.87 km).
#1 Newburgh
City in New York
| Population | 31,524 |
| Coordinates | 41.5034300, -74.0104200 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| 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: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $16.15 | $32.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $18.08 | $36.17 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $19.54 | $39.07 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $23.63 | $47.26 |
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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