How far is Schenectady, NY from Tarrytown, NY?

The driving distance from Schenectady, NY to Tarrytown, NY is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
147.67 mi
02h 59m
Flight
120.16 mi
193.38 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.16 mi
Kilometers
193.38 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.67 mi
Kilometers
237.65 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tarrytown
Thu, Oct 15, 7:20 PM EDT
Return by in Schenectady
Thu, Oct 15, 10:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Schenectady
2026-10-15T16:21
Arrive Tarrytown
Thu, Oct 15, 7:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Schenectady
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Rosendale
NY

Human settlement in Ulster County, New York, United States of America

From Schenectady
73.8 mi
01h 29m
To Tarrytown
73.9 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Schenectady and Tarrytown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Schenectady and Tarrytown.

  1. 1

    Start on Jay Street

    28 m · 10 sec · Jay Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Liberty Street

    531 ft · 21 sec · Liberty Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Broadway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1394 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2004 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany

    1.1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · New York State Thruway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    118.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    17.9 mi · 23 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow

    1202 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Broadway

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Broadway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    31 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Schenectady and Tarrytown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
141 mi · 95%
Broadway
4.95 mi · 3%
South Broadway
1.13 mi · 1%
I 90 East
0.67 mi
US 9
0.23 mi
Liberty Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
120.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosendale
01h 29m from Schenectady
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Schenectady and Sunny near Tarrytown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Schenectady to Tarrytown?

The road trip is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Rosendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Schenectady and 73.9 miles from Tarrytown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.17 one way or $46.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Schenectady and Sunny near Tarrytown.

Stop Ideas Near Rosendale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rosendale, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rosendale.

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

14 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

19 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Hudson

51 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

74 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Schenectady and Tarrytown. Straight-line distance: 120.16 mi (193.38 km).

Schenectady

#1 Schenectady

The most populous city in Schenectady County, New York.

Population65,231
Coordinates42.8142400, -73.9395700
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Tarrytown

#2 Tarrytown

Village in town of Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York, United States

Population11,560
Coordinates41.0762100, -73.8587500
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Schenectady (-73.93957, 42.81424)
End: Tarrytown (-73.85875, 41.07621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.21 gal
19.72 L · about $23.17
Round trip
$46.35
10.42 gal · 39.44 L
Estimated CO2
46.3 kg one way
Round trip: 92.6 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $23.17 $46.35
Mid-grade $4.98 $25.96 $51.91
Premium $5.38 $28.04 $56.08
Diesel $6.51 $33.91 $67.82

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Schenectady and Tarrytown. The current time is 16:21:21.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.