How far is Syracuse, NY from Schenectady, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Schenectady, NY is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Schenectady.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Schenectady.
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Start on South State Street
1637 ft · 49 sec · South State Street
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Turn right onto James Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · James Street
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Turn left onto Teall Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Teall Avenue
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Turn right onto Arterial Road
952 ft · 28 sec · Arterial Road
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Turn straight onto Court Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Court Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Carrier Circle
852 ft · 14 sec
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Exit the rotary onto I 90
874 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany
1700 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
116 mi · 2 hr 14 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 890, NY 5, NY 5S: Schenectady, Scotia
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn straight
2244 ft · 55 sec
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 337
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
2106 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Erie Boulevard
2340 ft · 1 min · Erie Boulevard
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Turn right onto Liberty Street
1217 ft · 43 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn right onto Clinton Street
106 m · 12 sec · Clinton Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
80 m · 9 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Jay Street
66 m · 6 sec · Jay Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jay Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Schenectady.
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
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
116 mi · 02h 14m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Syracuse and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Schenectady.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Schenectady?
The road trip is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Mohawk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from Syracuse and 65.2 miles from Schenectady.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 2:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.20 one way or $36.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Schenectady.
Stop Ideas Near Mohawk
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 Mohawk.
Union Station
Rome station
Amsterdam station
Schenectady
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Schenectady. Straight-line distance: 112.85 mi (181.62 km).
#1 Syracuse
The fifth most populous city in New York.
| Population | 141,229 |
| Coordinates | 43.0481200, -76.1474200 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Schenectady
The most populous city in Schenectady County, New York.
| Population | 65,231 |
| Coordinates | 42.8142400, -73.9395700 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jay Street (-73.939783, 42.814319)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $18.20 | $36.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $20.34 | $40.69 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $22.07 | $44.14 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $21.31 | $42.62 |
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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