How far is Copake, NY from New Forge, NY?

The driving distance from Copake, NY to New Forge, NY is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.13 mi
00h 22m
Flight
6.38 mi
10.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.38 mi
Kilometers
10.27 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.13 mi
Kilometers
13.08 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Forge
Sun, Apr 19, 6:11 AM EDT
Return by in Copake
Sun, Apr 19, 6:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Copake
2026-04-19T05:48
Arrive New Forge
Sun, Apr 19, 6:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Copake
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Taghkanic
NY

City in Columbia County, New York, United States of America

From Copake
4 mi
00h 11m
To New Forge
4 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
46°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Copake and New Forge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Copake and New Forge.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 7A

    1419 ft · 40 sec · County Road 7A

  2. 2

    Continue on County Route 7A

    1.5 mi · 4 min · County Route 7A

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Road 7

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Road 7

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Road 27

    2.9 mi · 7 min · County Road 27

  5. 5

    Turn left onto New Forge Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · New Forge Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Klein Road

    963 ft · 43 sec · Klein Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto New Forge Spur Road

    965 ft · 42 sec · New Forge Spur Road

  8. 8

    Continue on New Forge Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · New Forge Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · New Forge Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Copake and New Forge.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
111.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 27
2.91 mi · 36%
New Forge Road
2.1 mi · 26%
County Route 7A
1.51 mi · 19%
County Road 7
0.97 mi · 12%
County Road 7A
0.27 mi · 3%
New Forge Spur Road
0.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

County Road 27

Turn left onto County Road 27

2.91 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
6.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Taghkanic
00h 11m from Copake
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Copake and Rain Showers near New Forge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Copake to New Forge?

The road trip is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Taghkanic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Copake and 4 miles from New Forge.

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

The direct path is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.16 one way or $2.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Copake and Rain Showers near New Forge.

Stop Ideas Near Taghkanic

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Taghkanic, 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 Taghkanic.

RAIL

Hudson

16 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

33 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

49 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

53 mi away
41 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Copake and New Forge. Straight-line distance: 6.38 mi (10.27 km).

Copake

#1 Copake

City in Columbia County, New York, United States of America

Population3,405
Coordinates42.1034200, -73.5501200
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
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#2 New Forge

New Forge is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.1062000, -73.6745700
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Copake (-73.55012, 42.10342)
End: New Forge (-73.67457, 42.1062)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.29 gal
1.09 L · about $1.16
Round trip
$2.33
0.58 gal · 2.18 L
Estimated CO2
2.6 kg one way
Round trip: 5.2 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.16 $2.33
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.30 $2.60
Premium $4.86 $1.41 $2.82
Diesel $4.69 $1.36 $2.72

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Copake and New Forge. The current time is 05:48:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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