There are
2,927 mi
from Schenectady, NY to Santa Maria, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 2 days 4 hours to go from Schenectady, New York to Santa Maria, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Schenectady, NY to Santa Maria, CA) is 2,525.91 mi.
2,927 mi = 4,710.65 kms