How far is Schenectady, NY from Ossining, NY?
The driving distance from Schenectady, NY to Ossining, NY is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
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 Ulster County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Schenectady and Ossining.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schenectady and Ossining.
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Start on Jay Street
28 m · 10 sec · Jay Street
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Turn left onto Liberty Street
531 ft · 21 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
1.3 km · 2 min · Broadway
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Take the ramp sharp left
1394 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
2004 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
4.5 mi · 5 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
88.8 mi · 1 hr 42 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84, NY 17K, NY 300: Scranton, Newburgh, Stewart Airport
1.1 km · 53 sec
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Continue straight
148 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East: Danbury
1396 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
9.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Poughkeepsie, Peekskill
1546 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 9 South: Peekskill
105 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left
16.8 mi · 21 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Annsville Circle
61 m · 3 sec
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Exit the rotary onto Peekskill
828 ft · 11 sec
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Tarrytown
1.7 mi · 5 min
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Turn sharp left onto Upper Croton Avenue
16 m · 1 sec · Upper Croton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Upper Croton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Schenectady and Ossining.
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
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
88.8 mi · 01h 42m
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.
Widespread Frost leaving Schenectady and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ossining.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Schenectady to Ossining?
The road trip is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Hurley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Schenectady and 68.7 miles from Ossining.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 12:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.44 one way or $38.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost around Schenectady and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ossining.
Stop Ideas Near Hurley
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 Hurley.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Hudson
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Schenectady and Ossining. Straight-line distance: 114.17 mi (183.74 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 Ossining
Town in Westchester County, New York, United States
| Population | 37,551 |
| Coordinates | 41.1628700, -73.8615200 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ossining (-73.86152, 41.16287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $4.01 | $19.44 | $38.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $21.73 | $43.47 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $23.58 | $47.15 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $22.77 | $45.53 |
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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