How far is New Paltz, NY from Dashville, NY?

The driving distance from New Paltz, NY to Dashville, NY is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m 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
5.88 mi
00h 09m
Flight
5.51 mi
8.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.51 mi
Kilometers
8.87 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.88 mi
Kilometers
9.46 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dashville
Wed, Apr 15, 11:26 PM EDT
Return by in New Paltz
Wed, Apr 15, 11:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Paltz
2026-04-15T23:17
Arrive Dashville
Wed, Apr 15, 11:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:09 AM to 7:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New Paltz
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
Tillson
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From New Paltz
2.9 mi
00h 04m
To Dashville
2.9 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Paltz and Dashville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Paltz and Dashville.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    9 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Chestnut Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Chestnut Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 32

    3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 32

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Route 213

    1.5 km · 1 min · State Route 213

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Cow Hough Road

    31 m · 3 sec · Cow Hough Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Dashville Road

    108 m · 16 sec · Dashville Road

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dashville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Paltz and Dashville.

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
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
118.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 32
3.75 mi · 64%
North Chestnut Street
1.11 mi · 19%
State Route 213
0.93 mi · 16%
Dashville Road
0.07 mi · 1%
Cow Hough Road
0.02 mi
Main Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 32

Continue on State Highway 32

3.75 mi · 00h 06m

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 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.4 mi
5.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tillson
00h 04m from New Paltz
Leave By
8:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Paltz and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dashville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Paltz to Dashville?

The road trip is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?

Tillson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from New Paltz and 2.9 miles from Dashville.

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

The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 8:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.84 one way or $1.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Paltz and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dashville.

Stop Ideas Near Tillson

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

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

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

14 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

17 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Hudson

52 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

72 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Paltz and Dashville. Straight-line distance: 5.51 mi (8.87 km).

New Paltz

#1 New Paltz

Town in New York

Population6,901
Coordinates41.7475900, -74.0868100
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
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#2 Dashville

Dashville is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.8209300, -74.0448600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: New Paltz (-74.08681, 41.74759)
End: Dashville (-74.04486, 41.82093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.21 gal
0.79 L · about $0.84
Round trip
$1.68
0.42 gal · 1.58 L
Estimated CO2
1.9 kg one way
Round trip: 3.7 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $0.84 $1.68
Mid-grade $4.48 $0.94 $1.88
Premium $4.86 $1.02 $2.04
Diesel $4.69 $0.99 $1.97

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between New Paltz and Dashville. The current time is 23:17:24.

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.