How far is Schenectady, NY from Thompson, NY?
The driving distance from Schenectady, NY to Thompson, NY is about 175.1 miles (281.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Schenectady and Thompson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schenectady and Thompson.
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Start on Jay Street
28 m · 10 sec · Jay Street
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Turn left onto Liberty Street
781 ft · 24 sec · Liberty Street
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Continue on Liberty Street
56 m · 8 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn left onto Erie Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Erie Boulevard
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Keep slight right
1540 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn straight onto I 90 West
2245 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
164.6 mi · 3 hr 10 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 14: Geneva, Lyons
695 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on NY 14: Geneva, Lyons
2992 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left
37 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Avery Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Avery Road
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Turn left onto Townline Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Townline Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Townline Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Schenectady and Thompson.
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
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
165 mi · 03h 10m
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 Mostly Sunny near Thompson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Schenectady to Thompson?
The road trip is about 175.1 miles (281.8 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
Westmoreland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.4 miles from Schenectady and 87.7 miles from Thompson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 9:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.49 one way or $54.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Schenectady and Mostly Sunny near Thompson.
Stop Ideas Near Westmoreland
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 Westmoreland.
Rome station
Union Station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Schenectady and Thompson. Straight-line distance: 153.6 mi (247.19 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 Thompson
Town in Sullivan County, New York, United States
| Population | 15,082 |
| Coordinates | 43.0031200, -76.9638500 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thompson (-76.96385, 43.00312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 282 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $27.49 | $54.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $30.79 | $61.58 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $33.26 | $66.52 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $40.23 | $80.45 |
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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