How far is Plattsburgh, NY from Schenectady, NY?
The driving distance from Plattsburgh, NY to Schenectady, NY is about 151.6 miles (244 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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 34m.
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 Essex 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 Plattsburgh and Schenectady.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plattsburgh and Schenectady.
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Start on Cornelia Street
1418 ft · 35 sec · Cornelia Street
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Turn left onto North Catherine Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Catherine Street
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Turn right onto South Peru Street
123 m · 8 sec · South Peru Street
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Turn right onto Crete Boulevard
2.6 mi · 4 min · Crete Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
1280 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
131.4 mi · 2 hr 32 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 Plattsburgh 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
131 mi · 02h 32m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh to Schenectady?
The road trip is about 151.6 miles (244 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Schroon Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Plattsburgh and 77 miles from Schenectady.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 1:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.80 one way or $47.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Plattsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Schenectady.
Stop Ideas Near Schroon Lake
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 Schroon Lake.
Ticonderoga station
Port Henry station
Whitehall station
Westport station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plattsburgh and Schenectady. Straight-line distance: 132.5 mi (213.24 km).
#1 Plattsburgh
City in the state of New York, USA
| Population | 11,823 |
| Coordinates | 44.6994900, -73.4529100 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| 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: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $23.80 | $47.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $26.65 | $53.31 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $28.79 | $57.59 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $34.82 | $69.65 |
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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