How far is Gardiner, NY from Pataukunk, NY?
The driving distance from Gardiner, NY to Pataukunk, NY is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Census designated place in New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gardiner and Pataukunk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gardiner and Pataukunk.
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Start on Dusinberre Road
11 m · 8 sec · Dusinberre Road
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Turn sharp right onto Vineyard Avenue
3.3 mi · 5 min · Vineyard Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
11.9 mi · 18 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto United States Highway 209
1.4 mi · 2 min · United States Highway 209
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Turn left onto Samsonville Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Samsonville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Samsonville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gardiner and Pataukunk.
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.
Main Street
Continue on Main Street
11.9 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Gardiner and Chance Rain Showers near Pataukunk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gardiner to Pataukunk?
The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Kerhonkson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Gardiner and 8.9 miles from Pataukunk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Gardiner and Chance Rain Showers near Pataukunk.
Stop Ideas Near Kerhonkson
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 Kerhonkson.
Poughkeepsie station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Hudson
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gardiner and Pataukunk. Straight-line distance: 11.14 mi (17.93 km).
#1 Gardiner
Town in New York
| Population | 5,594 |
| Coordinates | 41.6798200, -74.1504200 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pataukunk
Pataukunk is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7917600, -74.3059800 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pataukunk (-74.30598, 41.79176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $4.31 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $4.08 | $8.15 |
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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