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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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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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.
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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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Continue on East Noxon Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · East Noxon Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Noxon Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Noxon Road
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Turn left onto Robinson Lane
130 m · 13 sec · Robinson Lane
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Turn right onto Diddell Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Diddell Road
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Continue on Diddell Road
845 ft · 25 sec · Diddell Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 376
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 376
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Hackensack Road
38 m · 3 sec · New Hackensack Road
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Exit the roundabout onto New Hackensack Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · New Hackensack Road
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Turn left onto Albany Post Road
716 ft · 17 sec · Albany Post Road
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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.
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 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.
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 Wappingers Falls. Straight-line distance: 20.42 mi (32.87 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 Wappingers Falls
Village in New York
| Population | 5,509 |
| Coordinates | 41.5964800, -73.9109700 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 9 South (-73.910921, 41.596492)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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