How far is Schenectady, NY from Riverhead, NY?
The driving distance from Schenectady, NY to Riverhead, NY is about 229.3 miles (369 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.6 miles (236 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 43m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Schenectady and Riverhead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schenectady and Riverhead.
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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
118.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
1.5 km · 60 sec
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Continue straight
2496 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
566 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
2455 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1417 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
1124 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 55 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
810 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
1448 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
57.4 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 24: Hampton Bays, Calverton
1188 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 24 East, CR 94 East: Suffolk County Center, Hampton Bays, Montauk, Riverhead
70 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Edwards Avenue
820 ft · 17 sec · Edwards Avenue
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Continue on Nugent Drive
4.1 mi · 6 min · Nugent Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Peconic Avenue
104 m · 20 sec · Peconic Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Peconic Avenue
830 ft · 23 sec · Peconic Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
43 m · 6 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Schenectady and Riverhead.
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
118 mi · 02h 16m
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 Sunny near Riverhead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Schenectady to Riverhead?
The road trip is about 229.3 miles (369 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?
Harriman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.5 miles from Schenectady and 114.8 miles from Riverhead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.6 miles (236 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.7 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 7:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.98 one way or $71.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Schenectady and Sunny near Riverhead.
Stop Ideas Near Harriman
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 Harriman.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
Poughkeepsie station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Schenectady and Riverhead. Straight-line distance: 146.64 mi (235.99 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 Riverhead
Town in New York
| Population | 33,434 |
| Coordinates | 40.9170400, -72.6620400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverhead (-72.66204, 40.91704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 369 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $35.98 | $71.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $40.30 | $80.61 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $43.54 | $87.08 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $52.66 | $105.32 |
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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