How far is High Falls, NY from Cairo, NY?
The driving distance from High Falls, NY to Cairo, NY is about 11 miles (17.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Greene County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between High Falls and Cairo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between High Falls and Cairo.
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Start on Mossy Hill Road
7 m · 2 sec · Mossy Hill Road
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Turn right onto High Falls Road
24 m · 6 sec · High Falls Road
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Continue on High Falls Road
1506 ft · 1 min · High Falls Road
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Turn left onto Nelson Huff Road
981 ft · 43 sec · Nelson Huff Road
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Continue on Nelson Hoff Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Nelson Hoff Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto George Saile Road
552 ft · 25 sec · George Saile Road
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Turn right onto King's Highway
2188 ft · 34 sec · King's Highway
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Continue on State Highway 32
8.9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 32
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
1 km · 2 min · 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 High Falls and Cairo.
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.
State Highway 32
Continue on State Highway 32
8.94 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Sunny leaving High Falls and Mostly Sunny near Cairo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from High Falls to Cairo?
The road trip is about 11 miles (17.7 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Palenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from High Falls and 5.3 miles from Cairo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.56 one way or $3.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around High Falls and Mostly Sunny near Cairo.
Stop Ideas Near Palenville
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 Palenville.
Hudson
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Albany–Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between High Falls and Cairo. Straight-line distance: 9.58 mi (15.41 km).
#1 High Falls
High Falls is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.1623100, -73.9676300 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cairo
Town in Greene County, New York, United States
| Population | 6,420 |
| Coordinates | 42.2989700, -73.9984700 |
| Altitude | 114 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-73.998441, 42.298992)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $1.56 | $3.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.90 | $3.79 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
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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