How far is Vernon, NY from Saratoga Springs, NY?
The driving distance from Vernon, NY to Saratoga Springs, NY is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
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.
City in Minden, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vernon and Saratoga Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vernon and Saratoga Springs.
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Start on West Seneca Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Seneca Street
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Continue on State Route 5
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 5
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Continue on Seneca Turnpike
5.7 mi · 8 min · Seneca Turnpike
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Turn sharp left
2.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Cider Street
750 ft · 20 sec · Cider Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 90
920 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East
1658 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
69.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 30: Amsterdam
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
112 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Church Street
1.5 mi · 5 min · Church Street
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Continue on State Highway 67
4.5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67
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Continue on Amsterdam Road
12.6 mi · 17 min · Amsterdam Road
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Continue on West High Street
1 km · 1 min · West High Street
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Turn left onto Milton Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Milton Avenue
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Continue on Doubleday Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Doubleday Avenue
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Continue on Ballston Avenue
4.5 mi · 8 min · Ballston Avenue
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Continue on Broadway
2937 ft · 50 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto Lake Avenue
20 m · 1 sec · Lake Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lake Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vernon and Saratoga Springs.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
69.2 mi · 01h 20m
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 Vernon and Sunny near Saratoga Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vernon to Saratoga Springs?
The road trip is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Fort Plain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54 miles from Vernon and 54.2 miles from Saratoga Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 1:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.99 one way or $33.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vernon and Sunny near Saratoga Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Plain
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 Fort Plain.
Amsterdam station
Union Station
Schenectady
Saratoga Springs station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vernon and Saratoga Springs. Straight-line distance: 88.55 mi (142.51 km).
#1 Vernon
Town in Oneida County, New York, USA
| Population | 8,256 |
| Coordinates | 43.0795100, -75.5393400 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saratoga Springs
City in Saratoga County, New York, United States
| Population | 28,287 |
| Coordinates | 43.0831300, -73.7845700 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saratoga Springs (-73.78457, 43.08313)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $16.99 | $33.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $19.03 | $38.06 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $20.56 | $41.12 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $24.86 | $49.73 |
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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