How far is Plattekill, NY from Pataukunk, NY?
The driving distance from Plattekill, NY to Pataukunk, NY is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plattekill and Pataukunk.
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Start on Plattekill Turnpike
9 m · 2 sec · Plattekill Turnpike
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Turn right onto Old Firehouse Road
50 m · 5 sec · Old Firehouse Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 32
4.5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 32
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Turn left onto Vineyard Avenue
5.8 mi · 9 min · Vineyard Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
11.9 mi · 18 min · Main Street
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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 Samsonville Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Samsonville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Samsonville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plattekill and Pataukunk.
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
Continue on Main Street
11.9 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Plattekill and Chance Rain Showers near Pataukunk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plattekill to Pataukunk?
The road trip is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Gardiner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Plattekill and 12.4 miles from Pataukunk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:12 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 Patchy Fog around Plattekill and Chance Rain Showers near Pataukunk.
Stop Ideas Near Gardiner
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 Gardiner.
Poughkeepsie station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Croton–Harmon station
Hudson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plattekill and Pataukunk. Straight-line distance: 16.9 mi (27.2 km).
#1 Plattekill
Town in New York, USA
| Population | 10,188 |
| Coordinates | 41.6175900, -74.0759800 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pataukunk
Pataukunk is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7917600, -74.3059800 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pataukunk (-74.30598, 41.79176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 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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