Driving to Skidmore College
New York City and points south:
Take the New York State Thruway (I-87) north to Exit 24. From the toll plaza, take Exit 1N to the Adirondack Northway (I-87) north.
Boston and points east:
Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) west to Exit B1. Proceed on I-90 to Exit 1N and the Adirondack Northway (I-87) north.
Buffalo and points west:
Take the New York State Thruway (I-90) east to Exit 24. From the toll plaza, take Exit 1N to the Adirondack Northway (I-87) north.
Montreal and points north:
Take the Adirondack Northway (I-87) south.
From the Northway - NY interstate 87
Scenic Route
Because this route offers a glimpse of lovely downtown Saratoga Springs, it is recommended
for first-time visitors to campus.
Take Exit 14 toward Saratoga Springs. Union Avenue takes you past the thoroughbred
track and many famous Victorian homes. Toward the end of Union Ave., you will pass
the former site of Skidmore College before it moved to its current campus.
At the end of Union Ave. turn right and then take your first left, passing around
Congress Park. Then, turn right on Broadway, Saratoga's Main street.
Skidmore is about 1 mile north of downtown Saratoga Springs on North Broadway. The
main entrance is on your left, with the Eissner Admissions Building across North Broadway
on your right.
Express Route
This route offers the fastest access to campus. It is recommended for deliveries or
frequent visitors to campus.
Take Exit 15 toward Saratoga Springs. Turn left onto Route 50 at the end of the exit
ramp. At the fourth traffic light, turn right onto East Ave.
Take East Ave. to the top of the hill and turn right onto North Broadway.
The main entrance is on your left, with the Eissner Admissions Building across Broadway
on your right.