Origin
Saratoga Springs, NY
Morning in Saratoga Springs on Sunday
Local time
7:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saratoga Springs, NY to Schenectady, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
23.2 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saratoga Springs, NY
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Schenectady, NY
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Saratoga Springs and Schenectady, you are in for a quick 23.2-mile journey. Expect to spend about 39 minutes on the road, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate using a combination of the Adirondack Northway, Broadway, and Round Lake Road. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, this is an incredibly cost-effective commute through the Northeast. Because this is a short, straightforward transition within New York, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to head out whenever it suits you best.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adirondack Northway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Broadway | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Round Lake Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Ashdown Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Aqueduct Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Schauber Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Balltown Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Blue Barns Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Adirondack Northway
— 5.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saratoga Springs, NY and Schenectady, NY.
1
Start on NY 29
65 ft
·
8 sec
·
Lake Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 9; NY 29; NY 50
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Broadway
3
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 87 South
4
Merge onto I 87
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Adirondack Northway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 11
Toward Round Lake, Burnt Hills
6
Turn right onto CR 80
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Round Lake Road
7
Enter roundabout onto CR 80
111 ft
·
3 sec
·
Round Lake Road
8
Continue on CR 80
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Round Lake Road
9
Enter roundabout onto CR 80
63 ft
·
1 sec
·
Round Lake Road
10
Continue on CR 80
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Round Lake Road
11
Continue on CR 80
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Round Lake Road
12
Continue on CR 80
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Schauber Road
13
Turn left onto Ashdown Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Ashdown Road
14
Turn left onto CR 110
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Blue Barns Road
15
Continue on NY 146
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Balltown Road
16
Enter roundabout onto CR 10
34 ft
·
0 sec
·
Aqueduct Road
17
Continue on CR 10
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Aqueduct Road
18
Continue on Van Vranken Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Van Vranken Avenue
19
Continue on Van Vranken Avenue
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Van Vranken Avenue
20
Turn right onto Alexander Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Alexander Street
21
Turn left onto Foster Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Foster Avenue
22
At end of road, turn right onto Nott Street
332 ft
·
10 sec
·
Nott Street
23
Turn left onto Park Place
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Park Place
24
Turn right onto Huron Street
403 ft
·
11 sec
·
Huron Street
25
Continue on Barrett Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Barrett Street
26
Continue on Clinton Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Clinton Street
27
Turn right onto Franklin Street
261 ft
·
9 sec
·
Franklin Street
28
Turn right onto Jay Street
217 ft
·
6 sec
·
Jay Street
29
Arrive at destination
Jay Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 9; NY 29; NY 50 / Broadway
Turn left onto US 9; NY 29; NY 50 / Broadway
Navigation decision point
6
10.2 mi into trip
|
~14m 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
10.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
CR 80 / Round Lake Road
Enter roundabout onto CR 80 / Round Lake Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
10.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
CR 80 / Round Lake Road
Enter roundabout onto CR 80 / Round Lake Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
22.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Huron Street
Turn right onto Huron Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.82 one way
$7.64 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.50 | $8.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Morning in Schenectady on Sunday
Local time
7:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
7 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
39m 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 route is best described as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway haul. You will find that the highway share is 0%, meaning you will spend your time navigating local surface streets rather than cruising on open interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a brief 5.5-mile segment on the Adirondack Northway. As you progress, the road changes from the local character of Broadway into the winding turns of the secondary roads, keeping you engaged behind the wheel for the duration of the 39-minute trip.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.5 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 early in the drive near US 9; NY 29; NY 50 / Broadway.
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 39m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 9; NY 29; NY 50 / Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.5 miles (CR 80 / Round Lake Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
366 ft
216 ft
Total Climb
248 ft
Total Descent
310 ft
Highest Point
366 ft
~14.9 mi in
Elevation Range
150 ft
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 Saratoga Springs, NY and Schenectady, NY, road signs point toward Round Lake and Burnt Hills.
Round Lake
10.2 mi in
|
~14m
Burnt Hills
10.2 mi in
|
~14m
About the Cities
Starting in Saratoga Springs, NY
Full guide →Founded 1776
Saratoga Springs is just south of the Adirondacks in upstate New York. Long a vacation destination for New Yorkers, Saratoga Springs is a pleasant town filled with swanky shops, spas and horse racing. A key battle in the Revolutionary War happened nearby. The city is also home to Skidmore College and Empire State College (SUNY).
Top landmarks
- • National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame — non-profit organization in the USA
- • Yaddo — estate, artist colony, and non-profit organization in the USA
- • United States Post Office — government building in Saratoga Springs, New York
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 39m. Total distance: 23.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m 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 with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.5 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: near the start (US 9; NY 29; NY 50 / Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.5 miles (CR 80 / Round Lake Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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