Origin
Gloversville, NY
Late night in Gloversville on Tuesday
Local time
5:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gloversville, NY to Schenectady, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
31.2 mi
50 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gloversville, NY
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Schenectady, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Gloversville to Schenectady is a straightforward 30.2-mile journey that typically takes about 43 minutes. Since this is a short trip within the Northeast, you can easily complete it as a day trip without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $5 on fuel for the duration of the drive. The route relies entirely on local roads rather than interstates, giving you a steady, manageable pace. It is an ideal choice if you prefer avoiding major highway traffic and want a direct, uncomplicated connection between these two New York locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 10.9 mi | 12m |
| Benedict Corners Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 67 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| I 890 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Mohawk Turnpike | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Hales Mills Road Extension | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| NY 30 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 10.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gloversville, NY and Schenectady, NY.
1
Start on North Main Street
265 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto Fremont Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Fremont Street
3
Turn right onto Washington Street
185 ft
·
10 sec
·
Washington Street
4
Turn left onto Carpenter Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Carpenter Street
5
Continue on Park Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Street
6
Turn right onto South Kingsboro Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Kingsboro Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Enter roundabout onto Hales Mills Road Extension
200 ft
·
11 sec
·
Hales Mills Road Extension
Toward Hales Mills
8
Continue on Hales Mills Road Extension
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hales Mills Road Extension
Toward Hales Mills
Use the straight lane.
9
At end of road, turn left onto NY 29
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
State Highway 29
10
Turn right onto Hales Mills Road
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
Hales Mills Road
11
Turn left onto CR 107
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Perth-Johnstown Road
12
Turn slight right onto CR 142
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Benedict Corners Road
13
Continue on CR 24
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Bendick Corners Road
14
Turn left onto NY 67
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 67
15
Continue on NY 67
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Johnson Avenue
16
At end of road, turn left onto NY 5; NY 67
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mohawk Turnpike
17
Continue on NY 5; NY 67
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
18
Continue on NY 5; NY 67
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mohawk Turnpike
19
Turn slight left
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward NY 30
Use the slight left lane.
20
Turn straight onto NY 30
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NY 30
21
Turn left
398 ft
·
11 sec
22
Continue on this road
525 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 East
24
Merge onto I 90
11 mi
·
12 min
·
New York State Thruway
25
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 26
Toward I 890, NY 5, NY 5S: Schenectady, Scotia
Use the slight right lane.
26
Turn straight
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
27
Continue on I 890
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
I 890
28
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward NY 337
29
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
30
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
31
Continue on Erie Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Erie Boulevard
32
Turn right onto Liberty Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Liberty Street
33
Turn right onto Clinton Street
347 ft
·
12 sec
·
Clinton Street
34
Turn right onto Franklin Street
261 ft
·
9 sec
·
Franklin Street
35
Turn right onto Jay Street
217 ft
·
6 sec
·
Jay Street
36
Arrive at destination
Jay Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.6 miles from Gloversville, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 225 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 25.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Washington Street
Turn right onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Carpenter Street
Turn left onto Carpenter Street
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
South Kingsboro Avenue
Turn right onto South Kingsboro Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Hales Mills Road Extension
Enter roundabout onto Hales Mills Road Extension toward Hales Mills
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward Hales Mills
8
25.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward I 890, NY 5, NY 5S: Schenectady, Scotia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 26
Toward I 890, NY 5, NY 5S: Schenectady, Scotia
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.14 one way
$10.27 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.55 | $11.11 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.05 | $12.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.66
New York State Thruway
(10.9 mi)
$0.54
Mohawk Turnpike
(1.7 mi)
$0.12
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Schenectady, NY
Late night in Schenectady on Tuesday
Local time
5:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Amsterdam, NY
16 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
50m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is defined by its turn-heavy local nature, as you navigate routes like Fremont Street and Steele Avenue Extension. With a 0% highway share, you should prepare for a drive that requires more active steering than a standard interstate cruise. There is no long-distance highway cruising here, as the longest stretch is limited to the local segments on Fremont Street. The road maintains a consistent, localized personality from start to finish. You will find that the lack of highway segments keeps your speed moderate throughout the entire 43-minute trip.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Washington Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 22 decision points packed into just 31.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Carpenter Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (South Kingsboro Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Gloversville, NY to Schenectady, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Scotia along the way.
Scotia
25.5 mi in
|
~40m
About the Cities
Starting in Gloversville, NY
Full guide →Founded 1853
Arriving in Schenectady, NY
Full guide →Founded 1765
Schenectady, once called the city that lights and hauls the world, is in the Hudson Valley region of New York. Approximately 20 minutes from New York's capital of Albany, Schenectady is best known as the birthplace of General Electric and for Proctor's Theater. Schenectady has also been working on a successful project to revitalize its downtown.
Top landmarks
- • Proctor's Theatre — theater and movie theater in Schenectady, New York, United States
- • General Electric Realty Plot — human settlement in Schenectady, New York, United States of America
- • Stockade Historic District — human settlement in Schenectady, New York, United States of America
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 31.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.66 in tolls one way, starting with New York State Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Schenectady, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Carpenter Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (South Kingsboro Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Saratoga National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Schenectady, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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