How far is Plattekill, NY from Ulster Park, NY?
The driving distance from Plattekill, NY to Ulster Park, NY is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.2 miles (27.7 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.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Ulster County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plattekill and Ulster Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plattekill and Ulster Park.
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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
8.6 mi · 15 min · State Highway 32
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Turn right onto South Putt Corners Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Putt Corners Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
2878 ft · 59 sec · Main Street
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn left
8.2 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Ulster Avenue
1063 ft · 35 sec · Ulster Avenue
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Turn left onto Union Center Road
1545 ft · 42 sec · Union Center Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Union Center Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plattekill and Ulster Park.
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.
State Highway 32
Turn right onto State Highway 32
8.65 mi · 00h 15m
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 Ulster Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plattekill to Ulster Park?
The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.5 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?
Lloyd is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Plattekill and 12.3 miles from Ulster Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 $3.76 one way or $7.52 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 Ulster Park.
Stop Ideas Near Lloyd
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 Lloyd.
Poughkeepsie station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Hudson
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plattekill and Ulster Park. Straight-line distance: 17.24 mi (27.74 km).
#1 Plattekill
Town in New York, USA
| Population | 10,188 |
| Coordinates | 41.6175900, -74.0759800 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ulster Park
Situated on the west bank of the Hudson River, this hamlet is a community within the Town of Esopus in Ulster County, New York.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8559300, -73.9770800 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ulster Park (-73.97708, 41.85593)
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 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 | $4.32 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $4.25 | $8.49 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $4.60 | $9.19 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $5.64 | $11.27 |
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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