How far is Poughkeepsie, NY from Dogtail Corners, NY?

The driving distance from Poughkeepsie, NY to Dogtail Corners, NY is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.15 mi
00h 43m
Flight
20.35 mi
32.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.35 mi
Kilometers
32.75 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.15 mi
Kilometers
38.86 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dogtail Corners
Thu, Apr 16, 10:48 AM EDT
Return by in Poughkeepsie
Thu, Apr 16, 11:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Poughkeepsie
2026-04-16T10:05
Arrive Dogtail Corners
Thu, Apr 16, 10:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Poughkeepsie
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Beekman
NY

Town of the United States

From Poughkeepsie
12.1 mi
00h 21m
To Dogtail Corners
12.1 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph W
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Poughkeepsie and Dogtail Corners.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Poughkeepsie and Dogtail Corners.

  1. 1

    Start on Reservoir Square

    113 m · 12 sec · Reservoir Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto South Clinton Street

    90 m · 15 sec · South Clinton Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1901 ft · 58 sec · Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Baker Street

    2686 ft · 1 min · Baker Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Haight Avenue

    2750 ft · 39 sec · West Haight Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Haight Avenue

    2661 ft · 47 sec · Haight Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Manchester Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Manchester Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Freedom Plains Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Freedom Plains Road

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 55

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 55

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 55

    22 m · 1 sec · State Highway 55

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 55

    792 ft · 14 sec · State Highway 55

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 55

    30 m · 2 sec · State Highway 55

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 55

    1398 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 55

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 55

    31 m · 2 sec · State Highway 55

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 55

    4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 55

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bruzgul Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Bruzgul Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Wingdale Mountain Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Wingdale Mountain Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Pleasant Ridge Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Pleasant Ridge Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Highway 55

    3184 ft · 57 sec · State Highway 55

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 55

    1273 ft · 22 sec · State Highway 55

  21. 21

    Continue on Riverview Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Riverview Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Dogtail Corner

    60 m · 5 sec · Dogtail Corner

  23. 23

    Continue on Berkshire Road

    660 ft · 18 sec · Berkshire Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Dogtail Corners Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Dogtail Corners Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Mountain Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Poughkeepsie and Dogtail Corners.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
103.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 55
6.76 mi · 28%
Pleasant Ridge Road
4.24 mi · 18%
Bruzgul Road
2.84 mi · 12%
Wingdale Mountain Road
2.75 mi · 11%
Freedom Plains Road
1.76 mi · 7%
Manchester Road
1.62 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Pleasant Ridge Road

Continue on Pleasant Ridge Road

4.24 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
20.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beekman
00h 21m from Poughkeepsie
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Poughkeepsie and Mostly Sunny near Dogtail Corners.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Poughkeepsie to Dogtail Corners?

The road trip is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Beekman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Poughkeepsie and 12.1 miles from Dogtail Corners.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.41 one way or $6.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Poughkeepsie and Mostly Sunny near Dogtail Corners.

Stop Ideas Near Beekman

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Beekman, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beekman.

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

22 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

40 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

49 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

64 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Poughkeepsie and Dogtail Corners. Straight-line distance: 20.35 mi (32.75 km).

Poughkeepsie

#1 Poughkeepsie

The county seat of Dutchess County, New York.

Population42,942
Coordinates41.7003700, -73.9209700
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
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#2 Dogtail Corners

Dogtail Corners is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.6714800, -73.5284600
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Poughkeepsie (-73.92097, 41.70037)
End: Dogtail Corners (-73.52846, 41.67148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.23 L · about $3.41
Round trip
$6.82
1.7 gal · 6.46 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.41 $6.82
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.81 $7.62
Premium $4.86 $4.13 $8.26
Diesel $4.69 $3.99 $7.98

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Poughkeepsie and Dogtail Corners. The current time is 10:05:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.