How far is New Lebanon, NY from New Forge, NY?
The driving distance from New Lebanon, NY to New Forge, NY is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New York state
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Lebanon and New Forge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Lebanon and New Forge.
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Start on the route
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Queechy Lake Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Queechy Lake Drive
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Turn straight
8.3 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Hartigan Road
608 ft · 11 sec · Hartigan Road
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Take the ramp right
156 m · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
22.2 mi · 30 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 82: Ancram, Hudson
1094 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right
56 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 82
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 82
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Turn left onto New Forge Road2
1.3 mi · 5 min · New Forge Road2
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · New Forge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Lebanon and New Forge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Taconic State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
22.2 mi · 00h 30m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Lebanon to New Forge?
The road trip is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Ghent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from New Lebanon and 19.3 miles from New Forge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:32 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?
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Stop Ideas Near Ghent
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 Ghent.
Hudson
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Albany–Rensselaer
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Lebanon and New Forge. Straight-line distance: 28.51 mi (45.89 km).
#1 New Lebanon
Town in New York
| Population | 2,159 |
| Coordinates | 42.4639700, -73.3965000 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Forge
New Forge is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.1062000, -73.6745700 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Forge (-73.67457, 42.1062)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 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 32m |
| 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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