How far is Esopus, NY from Ellenville, NY?
The driving distance from Esopus, NY to Ellenville, NY is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 Esopus and Ellenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Esopus and Ellenville.
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Start on Main Street
1474 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Merge slight left onto Broadway
5.7 mi · 8 min · Broadway
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Turn left onto Old US 9W
1858 ft · 26 sec · Old US 9W
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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 Wurts Street
1830 ft · 26 sec · Wurts Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto McEntee Street
577 ft · 18 sec · McEntee Street
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Continue on Broadway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Broadway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Colonel Chandler Drive
27 m · 1 sec · Colonel Chandler Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Colonel Chandler Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Colonel Chandler Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kingston Traffic Circle
46 m · 2 sec · State Route 28
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Exit the rotary onto State Route 28
2886 ft · 54 sec · State Route 28
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Take the exit straight
1064 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Clayton 'Peg Leg' Bates Highway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Clayton 'Peg Leg' Bates Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · 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 North Main Street
1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Center Street
18 m · 1 sec · Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Esopus and Ellenville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 Esopus and Mostly Sunny near Ellenville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Esopus to Ellenville?
The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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 18.6 miles from Esopus and 18.6 miles from Ellenville.
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 13.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Esopus and Mostly Sunny near Ellenville.
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 Esopus and Ellenville. Straight-line distance: 23.47 mi (37.77 km).
#1 Esopus
Town in New York
| Population | 8,704 |
| Coordinates | 41.8278700, -73.9651400 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ellenville
City in Ulster County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 4,006 |
| Coordinates | 41.7170400, -74.3957100 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ellenville (-74.39571, 41.71704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.37 | $12.74 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $6.15 | $12.30 |
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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