How far is Ellenville, NY from Esopus, NY?
The driving distance from Ellenville, NY to Esopus, NY is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ellenville and Esopus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellenville and Esopus.
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Start on Center Street
18 m · 8 sec · Center Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on United States Highway 209
15.6 mi · 19 min · United States Highway 209
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Clayton 'Peg Leg' Bates Highway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Clayton 'Peg Leg' Bates Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1609 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 28
1923 ft · 37 sec · State Route 28
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kingston Traffic Circle
60 m · 3 sec · Colonel Chandler Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Colonel Chandler Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Colonel Chandler Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Colonel Chandler Drive
71 m · 10 sec · Colonel Chandler Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Broadway
12 m · 1 sec · Broadway
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Exit the roundabout onto Broadway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway
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Turn straight onto McEntee Street
577 ft · 18 sec · McEntee Street
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Turn left onto Wurts Street
1830 ft · 26 sec · Wurts Street
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Continue on Kingston-Port Ewen Suspension Bridge
1090 ft · 14 sec · Kingston-Port Ewen Suspension Bridge
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Continue on Old US 9W
1823 ft · 28 sec · Old US 9W
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Turn right onto Broadway
5.7 mi · 8 min · Broadway
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
1474 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ellenville and Esopus.
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.
United States Highway 209
Continue on United States Highway 209
15.6 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ellenville and Mostly Sunny near Esopus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ellenville to Esopus?
The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km) and usually takes 00h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Stone Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Ellenville and 11.7 miles from Esopus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.25 one way or $8.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ellenville and Mostly Sunny near Esopus.
Stop Ideas Near Stone Ridge
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 Stone Ridge.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Hudson
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ellenville and Esopus. Straight-line distance: 23.47 mi (37.77 km).
#1 Ellenville
City in Ulster County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 4,006 |
| Coordinates | 41.7170400, -74.3957100 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Esopus
Town in New York
| Population | 8,704 |
| Coordinates | 41.8278700, -73.9651400 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-73.964954, 41.827879)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.25 | $8.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.15 | $10.31 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.98 | $9.95 |
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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