How far is Dogtail Corners, NY from Poughkeepsie, NY?
The driving distance from Dogtail Corners, NY to Poughkeepsie, NY is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dogtail Corners and Poughkeepsie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dogtail Corners and Poughkeepsie.
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Start on East Mountain Road
16 m · 2 sec · East Mountain Road
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Continue on Dogtail Corners Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Dogtail Corners Road
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Turn left onto Berkshire Road
856 ft · 27 sec · Berkshire Road
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Turn right onto Riverview Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Riverview Road
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Continue on State Highway 55
1273 ft · 28 sec · State Highway 55
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Continue on State Highway 55
3184 ft · 54 sec · State Highway 55
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Turn right onto Pleasant Ridge Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Pleasant Ridge Road
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Continue on Wingdale Mountain Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Wingdale Mountain Road
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Continue on Bruzgul Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Bruzgul Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 55
4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 55
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 55
31 m · 2 sec · State Highway 55
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 55
1391 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 55
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 55
29 m · 2 sec · State Highway 55
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 55
800 ft · 14 sec · State Highway 55
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 55
32 m · 2 sec · State Highway 55
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 55
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 55
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Continue on Freedom Plains Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Freedom Plains Road
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Continue on Manchester Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Manchester Road
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Continue on Haight Avenue
3054 ft · 56 sec · Haight Avenue
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Continue on East-West Arterial
2448 ft · 35 sec · East-West Arterial
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Continue on Maple Street
2578 ft · 45 sec · Maple Street
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Continue on East-West Arterial
1047 ft · 17 sec · East-West Arterial
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Continue on Winnikee Avenue
922 ft · 18 sec · Winnikee Avenue
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Turn left onto North Clinton Street
750 ft · 30 sec · North Clinton Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Reservoir Square
639 ft · 17 sec · Reservoir Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Reservoir Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dogtail Corners and Poughkeepsie.
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.
Pleasant Ridge Road
Turn right onto Pleasant Ridge Road
4.24 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dogtail Corners and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Poughkeepsie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dogtail Corners to Poughkeepsie?
The road trip is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Beekman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Dogtail Corners and 12.2 miles from Poughkeepsie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.45 one way or $6.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dogtail Corners and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Poughkeepsie.
Stop Ideas Near Beekman
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 Beekman.
Poughkeepsie station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Croton–Harmon station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dogtail Corners and Poughkeepsie. Straight-line distance: 20.35 mi (32.75 km).
#1 Dogtail Corners
Dogtail Corners is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.6714800, -73.5284600 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Poughkeepsie
The county seat of Dutchess County, New York.
| Population | 42,942 |
| Coordinates | 41.7003700, -73.9209700 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Reservoir Square (-73.920874, 41.700526)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.85 | $7.71 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.04 | $8.07 |
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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