How far is Schenectady, NY from Lockport, NY?
The driving distance from Schenectady, NY to Lockport, NY is about 269.1 miles (433.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 241.3 miles (388.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 51m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 25m.
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 New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Schenectady and Lockport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schenectady and Lockport.
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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
188.2 mi · 3 hr 37 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 490: Rochester
2126 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Eastern Expressway
15.3 mi · 20 min · Eastern Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Western Expressway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Western Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 531 West: Spencerport, Brockport
2491 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Brockport-Spencerport Road
4.8 mi · 6 min · Brockport-Spencerport Road
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Continue on Fourth Section Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Fourth Section Road
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Turn right onto Redman Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Redman Road
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Turn left onto West Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · West Avenue
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Continue on Brockport-Holley Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Brockport-Holley Road
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Continue on State Street
2674 ft · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on Mechanic Street
116 m · 5 sec · Mechanic Street
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Continue on Public Square
125 m · 6 sec · Public Square
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Continue on Wright Street
539 ft · 7 sec · Wright Street
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Continue on West Albion Street
2823 ft · 37 sec · West Albion Street
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Continue on Holley Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Holley Road
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Turn straight onto State Route 31
1448 ft · 19 sec · State Route 31
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Continue on Fancher Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Fancher Road
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Turn straight onto State Route 31
3.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 31
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Continue on East Avenue
2.2 mi · 2 min · East Avenue
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Continue on State Route 31
7.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 31
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Turn straight onto Million Dollar Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Million Dollar Highway
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Continue on East Center Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Center Street
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Turn left onto Salt Works Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Salt Works Road
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Turn right onto Maple Ridge Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Maple Ridge Road
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Continue on Telegraph Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Telegraph Road
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Continue on Rochester Road
8.4 mi · 12 min · Rochester Road
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Continue on Chestnut Ridge Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Chestnut Ridge Road
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Continue on East Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1161 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto Market Street
15 m · 1 sec · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Schenectady and Lockport.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
188 mi · 03h 37m
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.
Sunny leaving Schenectady and Mostly Cloudy near Lockport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Schenectady to Lockport?
The road trip is about 269.1 miles (433.1 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?
Van Buren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.2 miles from Schenectady and 135 miles from Lockport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 241.3 miles (388.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 6:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.26 one way or $84.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Schenectady and Mostly Cloudy near Lockport.
Stop Ideas Near Van Buren
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Van Buren.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Schenectady and Lockport. Straight-line distance: 241.32 mi (388.36 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 Lockport
Town in Niagara County, New York, United States
| Population | 19,834 |
| Coordinates | 43.1706100, -78.6903100 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lockport (-78.69031, 43.17061)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 433 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
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 | $42.26 | $84.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $47.33 | $94.66 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $51.13 | $102.26 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $61.84 | $123.67 |
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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