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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
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 of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on Reservoir Square
113 m · 12 sec · Reservoir Square
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Exit the rotary onto South Clinton Street
90 m · 15 sec · South Clinton Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
1901 ft · 58 sec · Church Street
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Turn straight onto Baker Street
2686 ft · 1 min · Baker Street
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Continue on West Haight Avenue
2750 ft · 39 sec · West Haight Avenue
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Continue on Haight Avenue
2661 ft · 47 sec · Haight Avenue
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Continue on Manchester Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Manchester Road
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Continue on Freedom Plains Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Freedom Plains Road
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Continue on State Highway 55
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 55
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 55
22 m · 1 sec · State Highway 55
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 55
792 ft · 14 sec · State Highway 55
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 55
30 m · 2 sec · State Highway 55
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 55
1398 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 55
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 55
31 m · 2 sec · State Highway 55
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 55
4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 55
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Turn left onto Bruzgul Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Bruzgul Road
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Continue on Wingdale Mountain Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Wingdale Mountain Road
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Continue on Pleasant Ridge Road
4.2 mi · 8 min · Pleasant Ridge Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 55
3184 ft · 57 sec · State Highway 55
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Continue on State Highway 55
1273 ft · 22 sec · State Highway 55
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Continue on Riverview Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Riverview Road
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Turn left onto Dogtail Corner
60 m · 5 sec · Dogtail Corner
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Continue on Berkshire Road
660 ft · 18 sec · Berkshire Road
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Turn right onto Dogtail Corners Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Dogtail Corners Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beekman.
Poughkeepsie station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Croton–Harmon station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Poughkeepsie and Dogtail Corners. Straight-line distance: 20.35 mi (32.75 km).
#1 Poughkeepsie
The county seat of Dutchess County, New York.
| Population | 42,942 |
| Coordinates | 41.7003700, -73.9209700 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dogtail Corners
Dogtail Corners is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.6714800, -73.5284600 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dogtail Corners (-73.52846, 41.67148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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