How far is Schenectady, NY from Cohoes, NY?
The driving distance from Schenectady, NY to Cohoes, NY is about 14 miles (22.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (20 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Schenectady and Cohoes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schenectady and Cohoes.
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Start on Jay Street
28 m · 7 sec · Jay Street
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Turn right onto Liberty Street
1658 ft · 53 sec · Liberty Street
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Continue on Eastern Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Eastern Avenue
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Turn left onto McClellan Street
118 m · 14 sec · McClellan Street
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Turn right onto Union Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Union Street
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Merge slight right onto Crosstown Connection
875 ft · 19 sec · Crosstown Connection
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Continue on Troy Schenectady Road
6.3 mi · 11 min · Troy Schenectady Road
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Turn left onto Wade Road Extension
3084 ft · 2 min · Wade Road Extension
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Continue on Sparrowbush Road
2528 ft · 1 min · Sparrowbush Road
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Turn left onto Loudon Road
1470 ft · 31 sec · Loudon Road
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Turn right onto Columbia Street Extension
1.6 mi · 3 min · Columbia Street Extension
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Continue on Columbia Street
1 mi · 3 min · Columbia Street
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
124 m · 14 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto Younglove Avenue
1257 ft · 37 sec · Younglove Avenue
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Turn right onto High Street
124 m · 14 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Ontario Street
1448 ft · 44 sec · Ontario Street
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Turn right onto Mohawk Street
22 m · 2 sec · Mohawk Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mohawk Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Schenectady and Cohoes.
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.
Troy Schenectady Road
Continue on Troy Schenectady Road
6.26 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Schenectady and Sunny near Cohoes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Schenectady to Cohoes?
The road trip is about 14 miles (22.6 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Niskayuna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Schenectady and 7 miles from Cohoes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (20 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:30 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 $4.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Schenectady and Sunny near Cohoes.
Stop Ideas Near Niskayuna
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Lot
Albany City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Niskayuna.
Schenectady
Albany–Rensselaer
Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Springs station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Schenectady and Cohoes. Straight-line distance: 12.45 mi (20.04 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 Cohoes
City in New York, USA
| Population | 16,583 |
| Coordinates | 42.7742400, -73.7001200 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cohoes (-73.70012, 42.77424)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.45 | $2.22 | $4.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| 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.
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