How far is Dogtail Corners, NY from Wappingers Falls, NY?

The driving distance from Dogtail Corners, NY to Wappingers Falls, NY is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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
24.63 mi
00h 43m
Flight
20.42 mi
32.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.42 mi
Kilometers
32.87 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.63 mi
Kilometers
39.64 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wappingers Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 9:03 AM EDT
Return by in Dogtail Corners
Thu, Apr 16, 9:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dogtail Corners
2026-04-16T08:20
Arrive Wappingers Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 9:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dogtail Corners
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Beekman
NY

Town of the United States

From Dogtail Corners
12.3 mi
00h 21m
To Wappingers Falls
12.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SW
Destination
Wappingers Falls Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
85°F
Thursday
Using Crown Heights as the closest live forecast in the Dutchess County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dogtail Corners and Wappingers Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dogtail Corners and Wappingers Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on East Mountain Road

    16 m · 2 sec · East Mountain Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Dogtail Corners Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Dogtail Corners Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Berkshire Road

    856 ft · 27 sec · Berkshire Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Riverview Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Riverview Road

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 55

    1273 ft · 28 sec · State Highway 55

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 55

    3184 ft · 54 sec · State Highway 55

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Pleasant Ridge Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Pleasant Ridge Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Wingdale Mountain Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Wingdale Mountain Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Bruzgul Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Bruzgul Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East Noxon Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · East Noxon Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Noxon Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Noxon Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Robinson Lane

    130 m · 13 sec · Robinson Lane

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Diddell Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Diddell Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Diddell Road

    845 ft · 25 sec · Diddell Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Highway 376

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 376

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Hackensack Road

    38 m · 3 sec · New Hackensack Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto New Hackensack Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · New Hackensack Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Albany Post Road

    716 ft · 17 sec · Albany Post Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Albany Post Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dogtail Corners and Wappingers Falls.

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pleasant Ridge Road
4.24 mi · 17%
East Noxon Road
3.59 mi · 15%
New Hackensack Road
2.94 mi · 12%
Bruzgul Road
2.84 mi · 12%
Wingdale Mountain Road
2.75 mi · 11%
Diddell Road
2.71 mi · 11%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
20.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beekman
00h 21m from Dogtail Corners
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dogtail Corners and Mostly Sunny near Wappingers Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dogtail Corners to Wappingers Falls?

The road trip is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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 12.3 miles from Dogtail Corners and 12.3 miles from Wappingers Falls.

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

The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.49 one way or $6.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dogtail Corners and Mostly Sunny near Wappingers Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Beekman

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

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

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

22 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

40 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

49 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

64 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dogtail Corners and Wappingers Falls. Straight-line distance: 20.42 mi (32.87 km).

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#1 Dogtail Corners

Dogtail Corners is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.6714800, -73.5284600
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Wappingers Falls

#2 Wappingers Falls

Village in New York

Population5,509
Coordinates41.5964800, -73.9109700
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: East Mountain Road (-73.528626, 41.671494)
End: US 9 South (-73.910921, 41.596492)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
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 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.29 L · about $3.49
Round trip
$6.98
1.74 gal · 6.58 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.49 $6.98
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.90 $7.80
Premium $4.86 $4.23 $8.46
Diesel $4.69 $4.08 $8.17

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Dogtail Corners and Wappingers Falls. The current time is 08:20:12.

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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.