How far is Poughkeepsie, NY from Schenectady, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Poughkeepsie and Schenectady is 76.97 miles (123.87 km).
Flight distance from Poughkeepsie, NY to Schenectady, NY is 76.97 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Poughkeepsie to Schenectady with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Poughkeepsie, New York to Schenectady, New York is: 94.02 miles (151.31 km) by car.
Driving from Poughkeepsie to Schenectady will take approximately 01 hours 38 minutes.
#1 Poughkeepsie
The county seat of Dutchess County, New York. It is located on the east bank of the Hudson River in the southeastern part of the state. Poughkeepsie is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Poughkeepsie Historical Society and the Poughkeepsie Museum.
| Population | 42942 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°42'1"N 73°55'15"W |
| Latitude | 41.7003700 |
| Longitude | -73.9209700 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Schenectady: Jay Street (-73.939783,42.814319)
Estimated Travel Time Between Poughkeepsie and Schenectady
The distance between Poughkeepsie and Schenectady is 151 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 40 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 Poughkeepsie and Schenectady. The current time is 16:19:20.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 07 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 21 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 52 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 34 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 20 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 15 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 10 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.56 liters (3.32 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Poughkeepsie and Schenectady.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Poughkeepsie to Schenectady is $12.49 (diesel $15.57).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $12.49 | $14.16 | $15.41 | $15.57 |
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 April 28, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Poughkeepsie and Schenectady (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Astoria, NY to Poughkeepsie 78.33 miles (126 km)
Driving distance from Babylon, NY to Poughkeepsie 116.62 miles (188 km)
Driving distance from Borough Park, NY to Poughkeepsie 89 miles (143 km)
Driving distance from Bushwick, NY to Poughkeepsie 89.38 miles (144 km)
Driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Poughkeepsie 86.78 miles (140 km)
