How far is Schenectady, NY from Glens Falls, NY?
The driving distance from Schenectady, NY to Glens Falls, NY is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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 01h 01m.
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.
City in Saratoga County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Schenectady and Glens Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schenectady and Glens Falls.
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Start on Jay Street
28 m · 10 sec · Jay Street
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Turn left onto Liberty Street
949 ft · 29 sec · Liberty Street
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Merge slight left onto Erie Boulevard
2937 ft · 1 min · Erie Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Erie Boulevard
27 m · 1 sec · Erie Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Erie Boulevard
3111 ft · 1 min · Erie Boulevard
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Turn right onto Maxon Road Extension
1.3 km · 2 min · Maxon Road Extension
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Continue on Van Vranken Avenue
865 ft · 25 sec · Van Vranken Avenue
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Continue on Aqueduct Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Aqueduct Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Balltown Road
83 m · 4 sec · Balltown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Balltown Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Balltown Road
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Continue on Blue Barns Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Blue Barns Road
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Turn right onto Ashdown Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Ashdown Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Schauber Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Schauber Road
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Continue on Round Lake Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Round Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Round Lake Road
35 m · 3 sec · Round Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Round Lake Road
1420 ft · 31 sec · Round Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Round Lake Road
41 m · 4 sec · Round Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Round Lake Road
1127 ft · 23 sec · Round Lake Road
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Continue on Curry Road
105 m · 14 sec · Curry Road
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Take the ramp left
1097 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
26.2 mi · 30 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward Glens Falls, Corinth
1217 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Broad Street
1931 ft · 59 sec · Broad Street
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Turn slight right onto Hudson Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Hudson Avenue
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Enter the roundabout toward Centennial Circle
101 m · 19 sec · Centennial Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Centennial Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Schenectady and Glens Falls.
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.
Adirondack Northway
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
26.2 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Sunny leaving Schenectady and Mostly Sunny near Glens Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Schenectady to Glens Falls?
The road trip is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Saratoga Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Schenectady and 20.9 miles from Glens Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.54 one way or $13.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Schenectady and Mostly Sunny near Glens Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Saratoga Springs
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 Saratoga Springs.
Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Springs station
Fort Edward station
Schenectady
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Schenectady and Glens Falls. Straight-line distance: 37.33 mi (60.08 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 Glens Falls
City in New York, USA
| Population | 14,167 |
| Coordinates | 43.3095200, -73.6440100 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glens Falls (-73.64401, 43.30952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $6.54 | $13.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $7.32 | $14.65 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $9.57 | $19.14 |
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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