Saugerties, NY Road Trips
With 7 routes heading out and 0 heading in, Saugerties, NY works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 172 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Saugerties, NY spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
329.2 mi
Buffalo, NY
Quickest Drive
56m
Albany, NY
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Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Saugerties, NY
Saugerties, NY to Buffalo, NY
Saugerties, NY to Amherst, NY
Saugerties, NY to Islip, NY
Saugerties, NY to Huntington, NY
Saugerties, NY to Queens, NY
Saugerties, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Saugerties, NY to Albany, NY
Driving from Saugerties, NY
Expect an average of 172 miles and about 3h 31m behind the wheel when leaving Saugerties, NY. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 329 miles (6h 26m), while the shortest is just 45 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Saugerties, NY include Buffalo, NY (329.2 mi, 6h 26m), Amherst, NY (323.5 mi, 6h 17m), Islip, NY (145.5 mi, 3h 8m), Huntington, NY (130.6 mi, 2h 53m), and Queens, NY (114.9 mi, 2h 30m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 172-mile trip from Saugerties, NY, budget about $27 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Saugerties, NY and 0 routes heading into Saugerties, NY, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 45 to 329 miles.
The longest mapped route from Saugerties, NY covers 329 miles and takes approximately 6h 26m. Shorter options start at just 45 miles.
The average route from Saugerties, NY runs about 172 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 31m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 172-mile trip from Saugerties, NY costs roughly $27 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Saugerties, NY include Buffalo, NY, Amherst, NY, Islip, NY and Huntington, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Saugerties, NY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
3,877
Median Income
$45,213
Median Home Value
$314,500
Median Age
44.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Saugerties, NY
A sampling of people born in Saugerties, NY.
Irving Fisher
1867–1947
American economist and statistician (1867–1947)
Dennis Bermudez
1986
mixed martial artist
Dorothy Frooks
1896–1997
American author, publisher, military figure and actress (1896-1997)
Roger Donlon
1934–2024
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient (1934–2024)
Jeremiah Russell
1786–1867
United States Representative from New York (1786-1867)
Linda Montano
1942
American artist (born 1942)
Darnell Edge
1997
American basketball player
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Saugerties, NY.
Opus 40
sculpture in Saugerties, New York, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q3292703), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Saugerties, NY
Saugerties is a village in Ulster County in New York.
Because of its proximity to Woodstock, Saugerties is famous for the event it never hosted. The Woodstock Music & Art Fair: "An Aquarian Exposition: 3 Days of Peace & Music" was held on August 15-18, 1969 at Max Yasgur's dairy farm near White Lake in Bethel NY after being turned away from Wallkill in Orange County NY. A blatantly-commercial “Woodstock 1994” event, intended to cash in on the 25th anniversary of the original festival, did take place on an 840-acre farm in Saugerties.
1 Saugerties Lighthouse, On half-mile nature trail from the end of Lighthouse Drive, ☏ +1 845-247-0656. An 1869 red brick lighthouse at the mouth of the Esopus Creek, restored with early 20th-century furnishings. Small museum, souvenir shop, parlor, kitchen, keeper's quarters, and two guest bedrooms. Bed & breakfast accommodation, tours and special events, picnicking and swimming. Light tower offers views of the Hudson River, the Catskill Mountains, and Magdalen and Cruger Islands. Reachable by boat or nature trail.
Red Onion Restaurant, 1654 NY Route 212, ☏ +1 845-679-1223.
Comfort Inn, 2790 New York 32, ☏ +1 845-246-1565.
Saugerties is most easily accessed via Exit 20 off the New York State Thruway (I-87). It can also be reached via Exit 19 by taking US-209 North to US-9W North and the follow US-9W until it enter Saugerties.
Travel tips adapted from Saugerties on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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