How far is Highland Lake, NY from Callicoon, NY?

The driving distance from Highland Lake, NY to Callicoon, NY is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.56 mi
00h 42m
Flight
19.9 mi
32.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.9 mi
Kilometers
32.03 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.56 mi
Kilometers
44.35 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Callicoon
Mon, Jun 1, 11:30 PM EDT
Return by in Highland Lake
Tue, Jun 2, 12:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highland Lake
2026-06-01T22:48
Arrive Callicoon
Mon, Jun 1, 11:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Highland Lake
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Jeffersonville
NY

Village in New York, United States

From Highland Lake
13.7 mi
00h 21m
To Callicoon
13.8 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
69°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Highland Lake and Callicoon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Highland Lake and Callicoon.

  1. 1

    Start on Highland Lake Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Highland Lake Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Proctor Road

    587 ft · 20 sec · Proctor Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Board Road

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Board Road

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 55

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 55

  5. 5

    Continue on White Lake Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · White Lake Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 17B

    7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 17B

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 17B

    2486 ft · 42 sec · State Highway 17B

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 17B

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 17B

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 17B

    5.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 17B

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Mill Street

    130 m · 8 sec · Mill Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 97

    952 ft · 18 sec · State Highway 97

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Hospital Road

    7 m · 1 sec · Hospital Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hospital Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland Lake and Callicoon.

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 17B
14.1 mi · 51%
Board Road
6.17 mi · 22%
State Route 55
2.65 mi · 10%
White Lake Road
2.45 mi · 9%
Highland Lake Road
1.81 mi · 7%
State Highway 97
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 17B

At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 17B

7.27 mi · 00h 10m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
19.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jeffersonville
00h 21m from Highland Lake
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Highland Lake and Sunny near Callicoon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Highland Lake to Callicoon?

The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Jeffersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Highland Lake and 13.8 miles from Callicoon.

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

The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.89 one way or $7.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Highland Lake and Sunny near Callicoon.

Stop Ideas Near Jeffersonville

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

74 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

83 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

83 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

99 mi away
47 South Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highland Lake and Callicoon. Straight-line distance: 19.9 mi (32.03 km).

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#1 Highland Lake

Highland Lake is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.5234200, -74.8512800
Altitude406
CountryUnited States
Callicoon

#2 Callicoon

Town in Sullivan County, New York, United States

Population2,924
Coordinates41.7673100, -75.0562800
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Highland Lake Road (-74.851407, 41.523365)
End: Hospital Road (-75.056242, 41.76728)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.68 L · about $3.89
Round trip
$7.78
1.94 gal · 7.36 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.89 $7.78
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.35 $8.69
Premium $4.86 $4.72 $9.43
Diesel $4.69 $4.55 $9.11

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Highland Lake and Callicoon. The current time is 22:48:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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