How far is Schenectady, NY from Gloversville, NY?
The driving distance from Schenectady, NY to Gloversville, NY is about 29.8 miles (48 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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 00h 49m.
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.
Town in Montgomery County, New York
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 Gloversville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schenectady and Gloversville.
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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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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Amsterdam Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Amsterdam Road
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Continue on Mohawk Turnpike
5.6 mi · 8 min · Mohawk Turnpike
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Continue on East Main Street
1 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on State Route 5
2387 ft · 1 min · State Route 5
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 5
36 m · 2 sec · State Route 5
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 5
150 m · 16 sec · State Route 5
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Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Mohawk Turnpike
1.5 km · 2 min · Mohawk Turnpike
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Turn right onto Fort Johnson Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Fort Johnson Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 67
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 67
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Turn right onto Bendick Corners Road
2041 ft · 39 sec · Bendick Corners Road
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Continue on Benedict Corners Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Benedict Corners Road
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Turn straight onto Perth-Johnstown Road
872 ft · 14 sec · Perth-Johnstown Road
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Turn right onto Hales Mills Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Hales Mills Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 29
1294 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 29
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Turn right onto Hales Mills Road Extension
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hales Mills Road Extension
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward LaPorta Circle
11 m · 2 sec · South Kingsboro Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto South Kingsboro Avenue
2734 ft · 1 min · South Kingsboro Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Street
2908 ft · 1 min · Park Street
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Continue on Carpenter Street
770 ft · 24 sec · Carpenter Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
56 m · 11 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Fremont Street
1063 ft · 40 sec · Fremont Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
81 m · 8 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Schenectady and Gloversville.
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.
Mohawk Turnpike
Continue on Mohawk Turnpike
5.62 mi · 00h 08m
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 Gloversville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Schenectady to Gloversville?
The road trip is about 29.8 miles (48 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Amsterdam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Schenectady and 15 miles from Gloversville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.67 one way or $9.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Schenectady and Mostly Sunny near Gloversville.
Stop Ideas Near Amsterdam
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Lot
Amsterdam City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Amsterdam.
Amsterdam station
Schenectady
Saratoga Springs station
Saratoga Springs, NY
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Schenectady and Gloversville. Straight-line distance: 26.27 mi (42.27 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 Gloversville
City in New York, USA
| Population | 14,553 |
| Coordinates | 43.0528500, -74.3437500 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gloversville (-74.34375, 43.05285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $6.83 | $13.67 |
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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