How far is Nelsonville, NY from Hortontown, NY?
The driving distance from Nelsonville, NY to Hortontown, NY is about 11 miles (17.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Dutchess County, New York
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nelsonville and Hortontown.
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Start on the route
4 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
3180 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Cold Spring Turnpike
7.5 mi · 12 min · Cold Spring Turnpike
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Take the ramp right
148 m · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Taconic State Parkway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Turn right onto North Knapp Court
142 m · 20 sec · North Knapp Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Knapp Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nelsonville and Hortontown.
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.
Cold Spring Turnpike
Continue on Cold Spring Turnpike
7.54 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nelsonville and Rain Showers near Hortontown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nelsonville to Hortontown?
The road trip is about 11 miles (17.7 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Fishkill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Nelsonville and 5.5 miles from Hortontown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:54 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 Showers And Thunderstorms around Nelsonville and Rain Showers near Hortontown.
Stop Ideas Near Fishkill
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 Fishkill.
Poughkeepsie station
Croton–Harmon station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nelsonville and Hortontown. Straight-line distance: 9.36 mi (15.07 km).
#1 Nelsonville
Village in New York
| Population | 632 |
| Coordinates | 41.4245400, -73.9465300 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hortontown
Hortontown is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.4987000, -73.7951300 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hortontown (-73.79513, 41.4987)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 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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