How far is Pataukunk, NY from Esopus, NY?
The driving distance from Pataukunk, NY to Esopus, NY is about 23.6 miles (38 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Ulster County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pataukunk and Esopus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pataukunk and Esopus.
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Start on Samsonville Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Samsonville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto United States Highway 209
9 mi · 11 min · United States Highway 209
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Clayton 'Peg Leg' Bates Highway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Clayton 'Peg Leg' Bates Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1609 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 28
1923 ft · 37 sec · State Route 28
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kingston Traffic Circle
60 m · 3 sec · Colonel Chandler Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Colonel Chandler Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Colonel Chandler Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Colonel Chandler Drive
71 m · 10 sec · Colonel Chandler Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Broadway
12 m · 1 sec · Broadway
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Exit the roundabout onto Broadway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway
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Turn straight onto McEntee Street
577 ft · 18 sec · McEntee Street
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Turn left onto Wurts Street
1830 ft · 26 sec · Wurts Street
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Continue on Kingston-Port Ewen Suspension Bridge
1090 ft · 14 sec · Kingston-Port Ewen Suspension Bridge
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Continue on Old US 9W
1823 ft · 28 sec · Old US 9W
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Turn right onto Broadway
5.7 mi · 8 min · Broadway
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
1474 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pataukunk and Esopus.
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.
United States Highway 209
At the end of the road, turn left onto United States Highway 209
9.01 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Pataukunk and Patchy Fog near Esopus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pataukunk to Esopus?
The road trip is about 23.6 miles (38 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Marbletown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Pataukunk and 8.5 miles from Esopus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Pataukunk and Patchy Fog near Esopus.
Stop Ideas Near Marbletown
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 Marbletown.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Hudson
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pataukunk and Esopus. Straight-line distance: 17.73 mi (28.53 km).
#1 Pataukunk
Pataukunk is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7917600, -74.3059800 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Esopus
Town in New York
| Population | 8,704 |
| Coordinates | 41.8278700, -73.9651400 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-73.964954, 41.827879)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.31 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $4.04 | $8.09 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
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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