How far is Schenectady, NY from Tarrytown, NY?
The driving distance from Schenectady, NY to Tarrytown, NY is about 22.4 miles (36 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Albany County, New York, United States of America
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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.
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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
1.5 mi · 4 min · Broadway
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Turn slight left onto Guilderland Avenue
3.7 mi · 8 min · Guilderland Avenue
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Continue on Guilderland Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Guilderland Road
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Continue on Route 158
2.4 mi · 3 min · Route 158
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 146
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 146
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Turn right onto Depot Road
2 mi · 4 min · Depot Road
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Turn right onto Hennessey Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Hennessey Road
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Turn right onto Tygert Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Tygert Road
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Turn left onto Picard Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Picard Road
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Turn straight onto New Salem Road
3151 ft · 1 min · New Salem Road
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Turn right onto New Scotland Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · New Scotland Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Delaware Turnpike
1.9 mi · 3 min · Delaware Turnpike
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Turn right onto Tarrytown Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Tarrytown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tarrytown Road
7 m · 1 sec · Tarrytown Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tarrytown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Schenectady and Tarrytown.
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.
Guilderland Avenue
Turn slight left onto Guilderland Avenue
3.67 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.
Rain leaving Schenectady and Rain 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 22.4 miles (36 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Voorheesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Schenectady and 11.2 miles from Tarrytown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Schenectady and Rain near Tarrytown.
Stop Ideas Near Voorheesville
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 Voorheesville.
Albany–Rensselaer
Schenectady
Amsterdam station
Hudson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Schenectady and Tarrytown. Straight-line distance: 17.65 mi (28.4 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 Tarrytown
Village in town of Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York, United States
| Population | 11,285 |
| Coordinates | 42.5589700, -73.9509600 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tarrytown (-73.95096, 42.55897)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.01 | $3.17 | $6.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.54 | $7.08 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
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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