How far is Schenectady, NY from Canandaigua, NY?
The driving distance from Schenectady, NY to Canandaigua, NY is about 192.8 miles (310.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.7 miles (273.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Oneida County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Schenectady and Canandaigua.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schenectady and Canandaigua.
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Start on Jay Street
28 m · 10 sec · Jay Street
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Turn left onto Liberty Street
781 ft · 24 sec · Liberty Street
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Continue on Liberty Street
56 m · 8 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn left onto Erie Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Erie Boulevard
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Keep slight right
1540 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn straight onto I 90 West
2245 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
177.3 mi · 3 hr 25 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 21: Manchester, Palmyra
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Palmyra Street
1410 ft · 24 sec · Palmyra Street
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Continue on Canandaigua Street
1481 ft · 25 sec · Canandaigua Street
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Continue on State Route 21
4.6 mi · 7 min · State Route 21
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Continue on Gibson Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Gibson Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
2274 ft · 39 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Bristol Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Bristol Street
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Turn left onto West Street
1726 ft · 38 sec · West Street
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Turn left onto Parrish Street
824 ft · 38 sec · Parrish Street
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Turn right
107 m · 27 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
51 m · 12 sec
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Turn right
12 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Schenectady and Canandaigua.
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
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
177 mi · 03h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers leaving Schenectady and Light Rain near Canandaigua.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Schenectady to Canandaigua?
The road trip is about 192.8 miles (310.3 km) and usually takes 03h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Verona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.2 miles from Schenectady and 96.6 miles from Canandaigua.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.7 miles (273.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.29 one way or $60.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Schenectady and Light Rain near Canandaigua.
Stop Ideas Near Verona
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 Verona.
Rome station
Union Station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Schenectady and Canandaigua. Straight-line distance: 169.67 mi (273.06 km).
#1 Schenectady
The most populous city in Schenectady County, New York.
| Population | 65,231 |
| Coordinates | 42.8142400, -73.9395700 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canandaigua
City in the state of New York, USA
| Population | 11,373 |
| Coordinates | 42.8742300, -77.2880400 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canandaigua (-77.28804, 42.87423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 310 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $30.29 | $60.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $33.93 | $67.85 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $36.65 | $73.30 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $44.33 | $88.65 |
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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