How far is Carmel, NY from Stanfordville, NY?

The driving distance from Carmel, NY to Stanfordville, NY is about 38 miles (61.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.02 mi
00h 53m
Flight
30.26 mi
48.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.26 mi
Kilometers
48.7 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.02 mi
Kilometers
61.19 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stanfordville
Tue, Nov 10, 6:38 PM EST
Return by in Carmel
Tue, Nov 10, 7:32 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carmel
2026-11-10T17:45
Arrive Stanfordville
Tue, Nov 10, 6:38 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carmel
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Hillside Lake
NY

Census-designated place in Dutchess County, New York

From Carmel
19 mi
00h 26m
To Stanfordville
19 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61ยฐF
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 8 mph W
Destination
62ยฐF
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Carmel and Stanfordville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Carmel and Stanfordville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m ยท 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 52

    2.6 mi ยท 5 min ยท State Highway 52

  3. 3

    Continue on Snadbeck Avenue

    539 ft ยท 11 sec ยท Snadbeck Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Snadbeck Avenue

    668 ft ยท 13 sec ยท Snadbeck Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 311

    1.6 km ยท 2 min ยท State Highway 311

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward Newburgh

    1254 ft ยท 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8.6 mi ยท 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Taconic State Parkway North, Albany

    2570 ft ยท 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

    17.2 mi ยท 23 min ยท Taconic State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 44: Poughkeepsue, Millbrook

    1453 ft ยท 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km ยท 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Highway 82

    6.5 mi ยท 9 min ยท State Highway 82

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bulls Head Road

    54 m ยท 4 sec ยท Bulls Head Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Bulls Head Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carmel and Stanfordville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Taconic State Parkway
17.2 mi ยท 45%
Newburgh
8.86 mi ยท 23%
State Highway 82
6.55 mi ยท 17%
State Highway 52
2.64 mi ยท 7%
State Highway 311
0.99 mi ยท 3%
US 44
0.99 mi ยท 3%
Longest Stretch

Taconic State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

17.2 mi ยท 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
30.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillside Lake
00h 26m from Carmel
Leave By
4:44 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Carmel and Mostly Sunny near Stanfordville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Carmel to Stanfordville?

The road trip is about 38 miles (61.2 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hillside Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Carmel and 19 miles from Stanfordville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.70 one way or $11.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carmel and Mostly Sunny near Stanfordville.

Stop Ideas Near Hillside Lake

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hillside Lake, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillside Lake.

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

15 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliffโ€“Kingston station

36 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Crotonโ€“Harmon station

47 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

67 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carmel and Stanfordville. Straight-line distance: 30.26 mi (48.7 km).

Carmel

#1 Carmel

Town in New York

Population34,339
Coordinates41.4300900, -73.6801300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
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#2 Stanfordville

Situated within Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley region, this hamlet serves as the primary community center for the Town of Stanford.

Population0
Coordinates41.8673200, -73.7143000
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Carmel (-73.68013, 41.43009)
End: Stanfordville (-73.7143, 41.86732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.08 L ยท about $5.70
Round trip
$11.40
2.68 gal ยท 10.16 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.25 $5.70 $11.40
Mid-grade $4.80 $6.43 $12.86
Premium $5.20 $6.97 $13.94
Diesel $6.43 $8.62 $17.23

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York ยท Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Carmel and Stanfordville. The current time is 17:45:24.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.