How far is Schenectady, NY from Troy, NY?
The driving distance from Schenectady, NY to Troy, NY is about 16 miles (25.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Town of New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Schenectady and Troy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schenectady and Troy.
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Start on Jay Street
28 m · 7 sec · Jay Street
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Turn right onto Liberty Street
1658 ft · 53 sec · Liberty Street
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Continue on Eastern Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Eastern Avenue
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Turn left onto McClellan Street
118 m · 14 sec · McClellan Street
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Turn right onto Union Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Union Street
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Merge slight right onto Crosstown Connection
875 ft · 19 sec · Crosstown Connection
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Continue on Troy Schenectady Road
6.3 mi · 11 min · Troy Schenectady Road
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Continue on Troy-Schenectady Road
561 ft · 11 sec · Troy-Schenectady Road
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Continue on Troy Schenectady Road
987 ft · 21 sec · Troy Schenectady Road
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Take the exit straight
2475 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
913 ft · 14 sec · Adirondack Northway
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 7 East: Troy, Cohoes
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown Troy
1966 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
108 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto 6th Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto Congress Street
1187 ft · 45 sec · Congress Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
56 m · 16 sec · Franklin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Schenectady and Troy.
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.
Troy Schenectady Road
Continue on Troy Schenectady Road
6.26 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Schenectady and Sunny near Troy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Schenectady to Troy?
The road trip is about 16 miles (25.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Niskayuna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Schenectady and 8.1 miles from Troy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.54 one way or $5.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Schenectady and Sunny near Troy.
Stop Ideas Near Niskayuna
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 Niskayuna.
Schenectady
Albany–Rensselaer
Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Springs station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Schenectady and Troy. Straight-line distance: 13.89 mi (22.36 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 Troy
The most populous city in Rensselaer County, New York.
| Population | 48,804 |
| Coordinates | 42.7284100, -73.6917900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin Street (-73.691536, 42.728381)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.54 | $5.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $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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