Origin
Queensbury, NY
Late night in Queensbury on Tuesday
Local time
5:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Queensbury, 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
1h 11m
Distance
48.8 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Queensbury, NY
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Schenectady, NY
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Trip Overview
This 50.1-mile drive from Queensbury to Schenectady, NY, is a quick 1-hour trip, making it a perfect day excursion within the Northeast region. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Ridge Road, Quaker Road, and Aviation Road, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost is around $8, and with no overnight stops recommended, it's a straightforward journey. Expect a turn-heavy local drive that offers a direct connection between these two New York communities. This route is ideal for those seeking a short, efficient drive without the need for extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adirondack Northway | 28.5 mi | 32m |
| Ridge Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Round Lake Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Ashdown Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Quaker Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Aqueduct Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Schauber Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Balltown Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Adirondack Northway
— 28.5 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queensbury, NY and Schenectady, NY.
1
Start on CR 39
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunnyside Road East
2
Turn left onto NY 9L
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Ridge Road
3
Turn right onto NY 254; CR 70
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Quaker Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on NY 254
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Aviation Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 87 South
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Merge onto I 87
28 mi
·
32 min
·
Adirondack Northway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 11
Toward Round Lake, Burnt Hills
8
Turn right onto CR 80
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Round Lake Road
9
Enter roundabout onto CR 80
111 ft
·
3 sec
·
Round Lake Road
10
Continue on CR 80
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Round Lake Road
11
Enter roundabout onto CR 80
63 ft
·
1 sec
·
Round Lake Road
12
Continue on CR 80
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Round Lake Road
13
Continue on CR 80
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Round Lake Road
14
Continue on CR 80
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Schauber Road
15
Turn left onto Ashdown Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Ashdown Road
16
Turn left onto CR 110
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Blue Barns Road
17
Continue on NY 146
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Balltown Road
18
Enter roundabout onto CR 10
34 ft
·
0 sec
·
Aqueduct Road
19
Continue on CR 10
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Aqueduct Road
20
Continue on Van Vranken Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Van Vranken Avenue
21
Continue on Van Vranken Avenue
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Van Vranken Avenue
22
Turn right onto Alexander Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Alexander Street
23
Turn left onto Foster Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Foster Avenue
24
At end of road, turn right onto Nott Street
332 ft
·
10 sec
·
Nott Street
25
Turn left onto Park Place
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Park Place
26
Turn right onto Huron Street
403 ft
·
11 sec
·
Huron Street
27
Continue on Barrett Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Barrett Street
28
Continue on Clinton Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Clinton Street
29
Turn right onto Franklin Street
261 ft
·
9 sec
·
Franklin Street
30
Turn right onto Jay Street
217 ft
·
6 sec
·
Jay Street
31
Arrive at destination
Jay Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.4 miles from Queensbury, 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 4.3 and 36.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
NY 254; CR 70 / Quaker Road
Turn right onto NY 254; CR 70 / Quaker Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
6.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp toward I 87 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward I 87 South
6
35.7 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward Round Lake, Burnt Hills
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 11
Toward Round Lake, Burnt Hills
5
36.1 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
CR 80 / Round Lake Road
Enter roundabout onto CR 80 / Round Lake Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
36.4 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
CR 80 / Round Lake Road
Enter roundabout onto CR 80 / Round Lake Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.03 one way
$16.07 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.69 | $17.37 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.46 | $18.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.77 | $21.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.83 | $3.12 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
5:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
41°F
Malta, NY
24 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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 11m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive on this route, characterized by frequent directional changes rather than long, uninterrupted stretches. With 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets and local roads for the entire 50.1 miles. While there isn't a specified longest uninterrupted stretch, the nature of this drive suggests you'll be actively steering and navigating through various neighborhoods and local thoroughfares. The road's personality is one of constant engagement, requiring your attention as you transition between different local routes.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.5 mi on Adirondack Northway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.3 miles in near NY 254; CR 70 / Quaker Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 11m drive. You will face about 18 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles (NY 254; CR 70 / Quaker Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 35.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Queensbury, NY and Schenectady, NY, road signs point toward Round Lake and Burnt Hills.
Round Lake
35.7 mi in
|
~46m
Burnt Hills
35.7 mi in
|
~46m
About the Cities
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 1h 11m. Total distance: 48.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.5 miles on Adirondack Northway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 4.3 miles (NY 254; CR 70 / Quaker Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 35.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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