How far is Greenville, NY from New Paltz, NY?
The driving distance from Greenville, NY to New Paltz, NY is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
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 New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and New Paltz.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and New Paltz.
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Start on Yaegerville Road
5 mi · 12 min · Yaegerville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto New York City Bureau of Water Supply Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · New York City Bureau of Water Supply Road
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Continue on State Highway 55A
5.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 55A
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Turn left onto Continental Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Continental Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Route 209
99 m · 15 sec · Old Route 209
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Turn left onto Plank Road
117 m · 15 sec · Plank Road
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Turn left onto United States Highway 209
3.8 mi · 4 min · United States Highway 209
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Turn right onto Main Street
10.4 mi · 16 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto New Paltz-Minnewaska Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · New Paltz-Minnewaska Road
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Continue on Main Street
940 ft · 29 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 Greenville and New Paltz.
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
Turn right onto Main Street
10.4 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Greenville and Mostly Sunny near New Paltz.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenville to New Paltz?
The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Kerhonkson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from Greenville and 22.1 miles from New Paltz.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.45 one way or $10.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Greenville and Mostly Sunny near New Paltz.
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 Greenville and New Paltz. Straight-line distance: 18.57 mi (29.88 km).
#1 Greenville
Greenville is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8787000, -74.4015400 |
| Altitude | 615 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Paltz
Town in New York
| Population | 6,901 |
| Coordinates | 41.7475900, -74.0868100 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-74.086789, 41.747558)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $6.38 | $12.77 |
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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