How far is Carmel, NY from Hortontown, NY?
The driving distance from Carmel, NY to Hortontown, NY is about 11 miles (17.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Putnam County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carmel and Hortontown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carmel and Hortontown.
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Start on the route
33 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 52
74 m · 5 sec · State Highway 52
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Continue on Gleneida Avenue
1212 ft · 29 sec · Gleneida Avenue
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Turn right onto Carmel-Kent Cliffs Road
7.1 mi · 11 min · Carmel-Kent Cliffs Road
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Continue on Cold Spring Turnpike
1.8 mi · 2 min · Cold Spring Turnpike
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Turn right onto Hortontown Road
1 mi · 3 min · Hortontown Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Hortontown Hill Road
720 ft · 22 sec · Hortontown Hill Road
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Take the ramp right
43 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Taconic State Parkway
3175 ft · 48 sec · Taconic State Parkway
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Turn right onto North Knapp Court
142 m · 20 sec · North Knapp Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Knapp Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carmel and Hortontown.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Carmel-Kent Cliffs Road
Turn right onto Carmel-Kent Cliffs Road
7.09 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers leaving Carmel and Rain Showers near Hortontown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carmel to Hortontown?
The road trip is about 11 miles (17.7 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lake Carmel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Carmel and 5.5 miles from Hortontown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.56 one way or $3.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Carmel and Rain Showers near Hortontown.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Carmel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Carmel.
Croton–Harmon station
Poughkeepsie station
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carmel and Hortontown. Straight-line distance: 7.61 mi (12.25 km).
#1 Carmel
Town in New York
| Population | 34,339 |
| Coordinates | 41.4300900, -73.6801300 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hortontown
Hortontown is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.4987000, -73.7951300 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hortontown (-73.79513, 41.4987)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $1.56 | $3.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.90 | $3.79 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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