How far is Pataukunk, NY from New Paltz, NY?
The driving distance from Pataukunk, NY to New Paltz, NY is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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 36m.
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.
Census designated place in New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pataukunk and New Paltz.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pataukunk and New Paltz.
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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 right onto United States Highway 209
1.4 mi · 2 min · United States Highway 209
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Turn left onto Main Street
10.4 mi · 16 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto New Paltz-Minnewaska Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · New Paltz-Minnewaska Road
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Continue on Main Street
940 ft · 29 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 New Paltz.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Main Street
Turn left 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 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 New Paltz.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pataukunk to New Paltz?
The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Kerhonkson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Pataukunk and 15.1 miles from New Paltz.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 $3.75 one way or $7.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Pataukunk and Patchy Fog near New Paltz.
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 Pataukunk and New Paltz. Straight-line distance: 11.7 mi (18.83 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 New Paltz
Town in New York
| Population | 6,901 |
| Coordinates | 41.7475900, -74.0868100 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-74.086789, 41.747558)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.75 | $7.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $4.58 | $9.17 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
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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