How far is Schenectady, NY from Scarsdale, NY?
The driving distance from Schenectady, NY to Scarsdale, NY is about 154 miles (247.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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 08m.
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.
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
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 Scarsdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schenectady and Scarsdale.
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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 left to continue on New York State Thruway
19.1 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on Cross Westchester Expressway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Cross Westchester Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 100 South, NY 119 East: White Plains
2634 ft · 58 sec
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Turn straight onto Tarrytown Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Tarrytown Road
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Continue on Main Street
996 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Lexington Avenue
2387 ft · 56 sec · South Lexington Avenue
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Turn right onto West Post Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Post Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Post Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Schenectady and Scarsdale.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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 Scarsdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Schenectady to Scarsdale?
The road trip is about 154 miles (247.9 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Tillson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77 miles from Schenectady and 77.1 miles from Scarsdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 10:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.20 one way or $48.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Schenectady and Sunny near Scarsdale.
Stop Ideas Near Tillson
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 Tillson.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Hudson
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Schenectady and Scarsdale. Straight-line distance: 125.26 mi (201.58 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 Scarsdale
Town and village in Westchester County, New York, United States
| Population | 17,785 |
| Coordinates | 41.0051000, -73.7845800 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scarsdale (-73.78458, 41.0051)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $24.20 | $48.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $27.10 | $54.20 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $29.28 | $58.56 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $35.41 | $70.82 |
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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