How far is Schenectady, NY from Stony Point, NY?
The driving distance from Schenectady, NY to Stony Point, NY is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Schenectady and Stony Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schenectady and Stony Point.
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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
6.7 mi · 8 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Rensselaer
3117 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South, US 20 East: Rensselaer, Empire Plaza
1022 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 9 South, US 20 East: Rensselaer, Rail Station
1214 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight
1778 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 9 South, US 20 East: East Greenbush
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn straight
839 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on South Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Street
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Continue on River Road
4.7 mi · 7 min · River Road
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Turn left onto Stony Point Road
52 m · 3 sec · Stony Point Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stony Point Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Schenectady and Stony Point.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
New York State Thruway
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
6.7 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Schenectady and Mostly Sunny near Stony Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Schenectady to Stony Point?
The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Westmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Schenectady and 13.1 miles from Stony Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.09 one way or $8.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Schenectady and Mostly Sunny near Stony Point.
Stop Ideas Near Westmere
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Lot
Albany City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westmere.
Albany–Rensselaer
Schenectady
Amsterdam station
Saratoga Springs, NY
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Schenectady and Stony Point. Straight-line distance: 20.64 mi (33.22 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 Stony Point
Town in Rockland County, New York, United States
| Population | 15,289 |
| Coordinates | 42.5511900, -73.7467900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stony Point (-73.74679, 42.55119)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $4.58 | $9.17 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $4.95 | $9.90 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $5.99 | $11.98 |
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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