How far is Schenectady, NY from West Haverstraw, NY?
The driving distance from Schenectady, NY to West Haverstraw, NY is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Schenectady and West Haverstraw.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schenectady and West Haverstraw.
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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
1.3 km · 2 min · Broadway
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Take the ramp sharp left
1394 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
2004 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
4.5 mi · 5 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
88.8 mi · 1 hr 42 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84, NY 17K, NY 300: Scranton, Newburgh, Stewart Airport
1.1 km · 53 sec
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Continue straight
148 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 West, NY 300: Scranton, Newburgh
122 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 300: Newburgh
967 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Union Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Union Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Little Britain Road
1572 ft · 27 sec · Little Britain Road
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Continue on Temple Hill Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Temple Hill Road
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Continue on State Route 32
1.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 32
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Turn left onto Quaker Avenue
2272 ft · 1 min · Quaker Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1052 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto United States Route 9W
11.1 mi · 16 min · United States Route 9W
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bear Mountain Circle
72 m · 3 sec
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Exit the rotary
9.7 mi · 11 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Liberty Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Schenectady and West Haverstraw.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
88.8 mi · 01h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Schenectady and Sunny near West Haverstraw.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Schenectady to West Haverstraw?
The road trip is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Lake Katrine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64 miles from Schenectady and 64.1 miles from West Haverstraw.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 1:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.10 one way or $40.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Schenectady and Sunny near West Haverstraw.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Katrine
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 Lake Katrine.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Hudson
Albany–Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Schenectady and West Haverstraw. Straight-line distance: 110.9 mi (178.47 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 West Haverstraw
City in Rockland County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 10,167 |
| Coordinates | 41.2095400, -73.9854200 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Haverstraw (-73.98542, 41.20954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $20.10 | $40.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $22.52 | $45.04 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $24.33 | $48.65 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $29.42 | $58.84 |
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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