How far is Schenectady, NY from Wawarsing, NY?

The driving distance from Schenectady, NY to Wawarsing, NY is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76 miles (122.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
92.12 mi
01h 52m
Flight
75.98 mi
122.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.98 mi
Kilometers
122.27 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.12 mi
Kilometers
148.25 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wawarsing
Mon, Jul 27, 11:04 PM EDT
Return by in Schenectady
Tue, Jul 28, 12:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Schenectady
2026-07-27T21:12
Arrive Wawarsing
Mon, Jul 27, 11:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
Catskill
NY

Town in New York state, USA

From Schenectady
46 mi
00h 56m
To Wawarsing
46 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jul 27 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jul 27 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    57.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min · New York State Thruway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 28: Kingston, Rhinecliff Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    550 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto State Route 28

    2537 ft · 50 sec · State Route 28

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight

    1064 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Clayton 'Peg Leg' Bates Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Clayton 'Peg Leg' Bates Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on United States Highway 209

    13 mi · 16 min · United States Highway 209

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · United States Highway 209

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
61.7 mi · 67%
United States Highway 209
13 mi · 14%
Clayton 'Peg Leg' Bates Highway
8.37 mi · 9%
Broadway
4.95 mi · 5%
Main Street
1.71 mi · 2%
NY 28
0.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

57.2 mi · 01h 06m

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
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
76 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Catskill
00h 56m from Schenectady
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Schenectady and Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Wawarsing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Catskill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Schenectady and 46 miles from Wawarsing.

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

The direct path is about 76 miles (122.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.03 one way or $26.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Schenectady and Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Wawarsing.

Stop Ideas Near Catskill

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Catskill, 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 Catskill.

RAIL

Hudson

7 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

34 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

48 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

56 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Schenectady and Wawarsing. Straight-line distance: 75.98 mi (122.27 km).

Schenectady

#1 Schenectady

The most populous city in Schenectady County, New York.

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

#2 Wawarsing

Town in New York

Population12,535
Coordinates41.7589800, -74.3573800
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: Schenectady (-73.93957, 42.81424)
End: Wawarsing (-74.35738, 41.75898)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.3 L · about $13.03
Round trip
$26.06
6.5 gal · 24.6 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $13.03 $26.06
Mid-grade $4.48 $14.56 $29.13
Premium $4.86 $15.80 $31.60
Diesel $4.69 $15.26 $30.51

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 · Jul 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Schenectady and Wawarsing. The current time is 21:12:13.

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