How far is Ulster Park, NY from New Paltz, NY?
The driving distance from Ulster Park, NY to New Paltz, NY is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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 19m.
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 Ulster County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ulster Park and New Paltz.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ulster Park and New Paltz.
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Start on Union Center Road
1848 ft · 51 sec · Union Center Road
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Continue on Union Center Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Union Center Road
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Turn left onto Hardenburgh Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Hardenburgh Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Hardenburgh Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Hardenburgh Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Post Road
784 ft · 22 sec · Old Post Road
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Turn right onto Church Hill Road
608 ft · 27 sec · Church Hill Road
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Continue on Church Hill Road
1528 ft · 1 min · Church Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Church Hill Road
51 m · 7 sec · Church Hill Road
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Turn straight onto State Route 213
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Route 213
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 32
3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 32
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Continue on North Chestnut Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
9 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ulster Park and New Paltz.
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
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 32
3.75 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Ulster Park and Patchy Fog near New Paltz.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ulster Park to New Paltz?
The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Tillson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.6 miles from Ulster Park and 5.7 miles from New Paltz.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ulster Park and Patchy Fog near New Paltz.
Stop Ideas Near Tillson
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 Tillson.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Hudson
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ulster Park and New Paltz. Straight-line distance: 9.38 mi (15.09 km).
#1 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 |
#2 New Paltz
Town in New York
| Population | 6,901 |
| Coordinates | 41.7475900, -74.0868100 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-74.086789, 41.747558)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.73 | $3.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $1.95 | $3.90 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $2.11 | $4.23 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $2.59 | $5.18 |
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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