How far is Schenectady, NY from Plattsburgh, NY?
The driving distance from Schenectady, NY to Plattsburgh, NY is about 149.1 miles (240 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Essex 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 Plattsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schenectady and Plattsburgh.
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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
131.2 mi · 2 hr 31 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 22: Plattsburgh International Airport
1202 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right
2.4 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Peru Street
558 ft · 12 sec · South Peru Street
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Turn left onto South Catherine Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Catherine Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
736 ft · 18 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Oak Street
1522 ft · 30 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto Cornelia Street
713 ft · 14 sec · Cornelia Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cornelia Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Schenectady and Plattsburgh.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Adirondack Northway
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
131 mi · 02h 31m
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 Sunny near Plattsburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Schenectady to Plattsburgh?
The road trip is about 149.1 miles (240 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Schroon Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.5 miles from Schenectady and 74.6 miles from Plattsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 10:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.40 one way or $46.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Schenectady and Mostly Sunny near Plattsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Schroon Lake
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 Schroon Lake.
Ticonderoga station
Port Henry station
Whitehall station
Westport station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Schenectady and Plattsburgh. Straight-line distance: 132.5 mi (213.24 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 Plattsburgh
City in the state of New York, USA
| Population | 11,823 |
| Coordinates | 44.6994900, -73.4529100 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plattsburgh (-73.45291, 44.69949)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $23.40 | $46.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $26.21 | $52.41 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $28.31 | $56.62 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $34.24 | $68.47 |
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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