How far is Stillwater, NY from Nelsonville, NY?
The driving distance from Stillwater, NY to Nelsonville, NY is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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 26m.
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.
Census-designated place in Dutchess County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stillwater and Nelsonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stillwater and Nelsonville.
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Start on South Lake Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · South Lake Boulevard
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Turn left onto Secor Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Secor Road
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Continue on Bryant Pond Road
661 ft · 19 sec · Bryant Pond Road
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Take the ramp right toward Taconic State Parkway North
1965 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
7.8 mi · 11 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit right
138 m · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Cold Spring Turnpike
7.5 mi · 12 min · Cold Spring Turnpike
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Continue on Main Street
3180 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left
4 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stillwater and Nelsonville.
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.
Taconic State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
7.76 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Stillwater and Showers And Thunderstorms near Nelsonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stillwater to Nelsonville?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Brinckerhoff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Stillwater and 9.4 miles from Nelsonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Stillwater and Showers And Thunderstorms near Nelsonville.
Stop Ideas Near Brinckerhoff
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 Brinckerhoff.
Poughkeepsie station
Croton–Harmon station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Nelsonville. Straight-line distance: 10.05 mi (16.18 km).
#1 Stillwater
Stillwater is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3575900, -73.7743000 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nelsonville
Village in New York
| Population | 632 |
| Coordinates | 41.4245400, -73.9465300 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-73.946558, 41.424528)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.65 | $5.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.96 | $5.91 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.10 | $6.20 |
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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