How far is Esopus, NY from Ulster Park, NY?

The driving distance from Esopus, NY to Ulster Park, NY is about 2.7 miles (4.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.1 miles (3.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
2.64 mi
00h 04m
Flight
2.03 mi
3.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.03 mi
Kilometers
3.27 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
2.64 mi
Kilometers
4.25 km
Drive Time
00h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ulster Park
Fri, Nov 6, 9:25 AM EST
Return by in Esopus
Fri, Nov 6, 9:30 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Esopus
2026-11-06T09:21
Arrive Ulster Park
Fri, Nov 6, 9:25 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:05 AM to 7:05 PM EST

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

Leave by
8:20 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Esopus
10:00 PM EST
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
Port Ewen
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From Esopus
1.3 mi
00h 02m
To Ulster Park
1.3 mi
00h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
66°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Esopus and Ulster Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Esopus and Ulster Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1474 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Merge slight left onto Broadway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ulster Avenue

    1063 ft · 35 sec · Ulster Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Union Center Road

    1545 ft · 42 sec · Union Center Road

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Center Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Esopus and Ulster Park.

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
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
192.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broadway
1.87 mi · 71%
Union Center Road
0.29 mi · 11%
Main Street
0.28 mi · 11%
Ulster Avenue
0.2 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Broadway

Merge slight left onto Broadway

1.87 mi · 00h 03m

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 04m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
2.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Ewen
00h 02m from Esopus
Leave By
8:20 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Esopus and Chance Rain Showers near Ulster Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Esopus to Ulster Park?

The road trip is about 2.7 miles (4.3 km) and usually takes 00h 04m 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?

Port Ewen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.3 miles from Esopus and 1.3 miles from Ulster Park.

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

The direct path is about 2.1 miles (3.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:20 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.39 one way or $0.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Esopus and Chance Rain Showers near Ulster Park.

Stop Ideas Near Port Ewen

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

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

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

3 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

22 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Hudson

41 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

80 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Esopus and Ulster Park. Straight-line distance: 2.03 mi (3.27 km).

Esopus

#1 Esopus

Town in New York

Population8,704
Coordinates41.8278700, -73.9651400
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ulster Park

Situated on the west bank of the Hudson River, this hamlet is a community within the Town of Esopus in Ulster County, New York.

Population0
Coordinates41.8559300, -73.9770800
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Esopus (-73.96514, 41.82787)
End: Ulster Park (-73.97708, 41.85593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 4 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.09 gal
0.35 L · about $0.39
Round trip
$0.78
0.18 gal · 0.7 L
Estimated CO2
0.8 kg one way
Round trip: 1.6 kg / 4 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.32 $0.39 $0.78
Mid-grade $4.88 $0.44 $0.88
Premium $5.28 $0.48 $0.95
Diesel $6.48 $0.58 $1.17

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Esopus and Ulster Park. The current time is 09:21:04.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.