How far is Schenectady, NY from Patterson, NY?
The driving distance from Schenectady, NY to Patterson, NY is about 111 miles (178.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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 02h 34m.
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 New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Schenectady and Patterson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schenectady and Patterson.
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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
34.7 mi · 40 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 23: Catskill, Cairo
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
158 m · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Catskill, Hudson, Tannersville, Hunter, Windham
48 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
2719 ft · 1 min
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Take the exit left toward NY 23 East: Hudson
948 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on State Highway 23
1.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on Rip Van Winkle Bridge
1.3 mi · 3 min · Rip Van Winkle Bridge
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rhinebeck-Hudson Road
59 m · 10 sec · Rhinebeck-Hudson Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Rhinebeck-Hudson Road
2034 ft · 32 sec · Rhinebeck-Hudson Road
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Continue on Claverack Road
4.7 mi · 6 min · Claverack Road
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Continue straight
1409 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 82
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 82
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Take the ramp slight right
1723 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
32.6 mi · 44 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 55 East: Pawling
102 m · 20 sec
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Turn right
88 m · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 55
14.6 mi · 23 min · State Highway 55
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Keep slight right
693 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 22
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22
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Turn right onto State Highway 311
1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 311
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 311
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Schenectady and Patterson.
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
34.7 mi · 00h 40m
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 Sunny near Patterson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Schenectady to Patterson?
The road trip is about 111 miles (178.6 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Schenectady and 55.6 miles from Patterson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 1:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.44 one way or $34.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Schenectady and Sunny near Patterson.
Stop Ideas Near Livingston
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 Livingston.
Hudson
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Schenectady and Patterson. Straight-line distance: 91.47 mi (147.2 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 Patterson
Town in Putnam County, New York, United States
| Population | 11,812 |
| Coordinates | 41.5137000, -73.6062400 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
End: Patterson (-73.60624, 41.5137)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $17.44 | $34.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $19.53 | $39.06 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $21.10 | $42.19 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $25.52 | $51.03 |
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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