How far is New Paltz, NY from Greenville, NY?
The driving distance from New Paltz, NY to Greenville, NY is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census designated place in New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Paltz and Greenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Paltz and Greenville.
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Start on Main Street
1189 ft · 33 sec · Main Street
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Continue on New Paltz-Minnewaska Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · New Paltz-Minnewaska Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
10.4 mi · 16 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto United States Highway 209
3.8 mi · 4 min · United States Highway 209
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Turn right onto Plank Road
117 m · 13 sec · Plank Road
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Turn right onto Old Route 209
99 m · 15 sec · Old Route 209
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Turn left onto Continental Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Continental Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 55
3.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 55
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Continue on State Highway 55A
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 55A
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Continue on New York City Bureau of Water Supply Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · New York City Bureau of Water Supply Road
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Turn right onto Yaegerville Road
5 mi · 12 min · Yaegerville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Yaegerville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Paltz and Greenville.
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.
Main Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
10.4 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving New Paltz and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Greenville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Paltz to Greenville?
The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Kerhonkson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from New Paltz and 16.6 miles from Greenville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.69 one way or $9.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around New Paltz and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Greenville.
Stop Ideas Near Kerhonkson
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 Kerhonkson.
Poughkeepsie station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Hudson
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Paltz and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 18.57 mi (29.88 km).
#1 New Paltz
Town in New York
| Population | 6,901 |
| Coordinates | 41.7475900, -74.0868100 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenville
Greenville is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8787000, -74.4015400 |
| Altitude | 615 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenville (-74.40154, 41.8787)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.24 | $10.49 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.69 | $11.37 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
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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