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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Halfway Point
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City in Columbia County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on County Road 7A
1419 ft · 40 sec · County Road 7A
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Continue on County Route 7A
1.5 mi · 4 min · County Route 7A
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Turn right onto County Road 7
1.6 km · 2 min · County Road 7
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Turn left onto County Road 27
2.9 mi · 7 min · County Road 27
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Turn left onto New Forge Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · New Forge Road
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Turn right onto Klein Road
963 ft · 43 sec · Klein Road
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Turn right onto New Forge Spur Road
965 ft · 42 sec · New Forge Spur Road
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Continue on New Forge Road
1.1 km · 3 min · New Forge Road
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Taghkanic.
Hudson
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Poughkeepsie station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Copake and New Forge. Straight-line distance: 6.38 mi (10.27 km).
#1 Copake
City in Columbia County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 3,405 |
| Coordinates | 42.1034200, -73.5501200 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Forge
New Forge is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.1062000, -73.6745700 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Forge (-73.67457, 42.1062)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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