How far is Tarrytown, NY from Schenectady, NY?
The driving distance from Tarrytown, NY to Schenectady, NY is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Albany County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tarrytown and Schenectady.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tarrytown and Schenectady.
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Start on Tarrytown Road
7 m · 3 sec · Tarrytown Road
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Continue on Tarrytown Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Tarrytown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Delaware Turnpike
1.9 mi · 3 min · Delaware Turnpike
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Turn right onto New Scotland Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · New Scotland Road
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Turn left onto New Salem Road
3151 ft · 1 min · New Salem Road
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Turn slight left onto Picard Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Picard Road
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Turn right onto Tygert Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Tygert Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hennessey Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Hennessey Road
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Turn left onto Depot Road
2 mi · 4 min · Depot Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 146
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 146
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Turn right onto Route 158
2.4 mi · 3 min · Route 158
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Continue on Guilderland Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Guilderland Road
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Continue on Guilderland Avenue
3.7 mi · 8 min · Guilderland Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Broadway
1.1 mi · 3 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto Clinton Street
1982 ft · 1 min · Clinton Street
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Turn left 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 Tarrytown and Schenectady.
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.
Guilderland Avenue
Continue on Guilderland Avenue
3.67 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Tarrytown and Widespread Frost near Schenectady.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tarrytown to Schenectady?
The road trip is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Voorheesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Tarrytown and 18.7 miles from Schenectady.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.21 one way or $8.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Tarrytown and Widespread Frost near Schenectady.
Stop Ideas Near Voorheesville
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 Voorheesville.
Albany–Rensselaer
Schenectady
Amsterdam station
Hudson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tarrytown and Schenectady. Straight-line distance: 17.65 mi (28.4 km).
#1 Tarrytown
Village in town of Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York, United States
| Population | 11,285 |
| Coordinates | 42.5589700, -73.9509600 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.71 | $9.41 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.10 | $10.21 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
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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