How far is Rotterdam Junction, NY from Duanesburg, NY?

The driving distance from Rotterdam Junction, NY to Duanesburg, NY is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
14.22 mi
00h 18m
Flight
8.94 mi
14.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.94 mi
Kilometers
14.39 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.22 mi
Kilometers
22.88 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Duanesburg
Fri, Oct 16, 1:40 PM EDT
Return by in Rotterdam Junction
Fri, Oct 16, 1:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rotterdam Junction
2026-10-16T13:22
Arrive Duanesburg
Fri, Oct 16, 1:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rotterdam Junction
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rotterdam
NY

Located in the county of New York

From Rotterdam Junction
7.1 mi
00h 09m
To Duanesburg
7.1 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S
Destination
70°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rotterdam Junction and Duanesburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rotterdam Junction and Duanesburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on River Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · River Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    768 ft · 12 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · New York State Thruway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88, NY 7: Schenectady, Binghamton

    2317 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    5 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20, NY 7: Duanesburg

    1280 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    620 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Schenectady Duanesburg Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Schenectady Duanesburg Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Duanesburg Road

    1388 ft · 38 sec · Duanesburg Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Depot Road

    29 m · 3 sec · Depot Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rotterdam Junction and Duanesburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
91.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 88
5.46 mi · 38%
New York State Thruway
3.21 mi · 23%
River Road
1.52 mi · 11%
I 90
1.36 mi · 10%
Main Street
1.33 mi · 9%
Schenectady Duanesburg Road
0.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 88

Continue straight

5.02 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
8.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rotterdam
00h 09m from Rotterdam Junction
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Rotterdam Junction and Rain Showers near Duanesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rotterdam Junction to Duanesburg?

The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rotterdam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Rotterdam Junction and 7.1 miles from Duanesburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Rotterdam Junction and Rain Showers near Duanesburg.

Stop Ideas Near Rotterdam

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rotterdam and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 4 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13 mi away

Amsterdam City Hall

Amsterdam , NY
61 Church St, Amsterdam, NY 12010
Rating 4.1/5 20 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rotterdam.

RAIL

Schenectady

4 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

25 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Amsterdam station

26 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

35 mi away
26 Station Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rotterdam Junction and Duanesburg. Straight-line distance: 8.94 mi (14.39 km).

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#1 Rotterdam Junction

Rotterdam Junction is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.8745200, -74.0465200
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Duanesburg

#2 Duanesburg

Town of New York, USA

Population5,942
Coordinates42.7620200, -74.1337400
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-74.046467, 42.8746)
End: Depot Road (-74.133436, 42.761781)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.9 L · about $2.22
Round trip
$4.44
1 gal · 3.8 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.44 $2.22 $4.44
Mid-grade $4.97 $2.49 $4.97
Premium $5.38 $2.69 $5.38
Diesel $6.51 $3.25 $6.51

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Oct 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Rotterdam Junction and Duanesburg. The current time is 13:22:47.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.