How far is Wappingers Falls, NY from Dogtail Corners, NY?
The driving distance from Wappingers Falls, NY to Dogtail Corners, NY is about 25.5 miles (41 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wappingers Falls and Dogtail Corners.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wappingers Falls and Dogtail Corners.
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Start on Albany Post Road
2961 ft · 51 sec · Albany Post Road
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Turn left onto Myers Corners Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Myers Corners Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 376
1274 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 376
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Continue on Route 376
1 mi · 2 min · Route 376
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Continue on Hillside Lake Road
2960 ft · 56 sec · Hillside Lake Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Clove Branch Road
1621 ft · 39 sec · Clove Branch Road
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Turn left onto Creamery Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Creamery Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Noxon Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Noxon Road
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Continue on 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 Wappingers Falls 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wappingers Falls 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 Wappingers Falls to Dogtail Corners?
The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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 12.7 miles from Wappingers Falls and 12.7 miles from Dogtail Corners.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.61 one way or $7.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wappingers Falls 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 Wappingers Falls and Dogtail Corners. Straight-line distance: 20.42 mi (32.87 km).
#1 Wappingers Falls
Village in New York
| Population | 5,509 |
| Coordinates | 41.5964800, -73.9109700 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.37 | $8.75 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.22 | $8.45 |
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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