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Trip from Claverack, NY to New Forge, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

19m

Distance

11.5 mi

19 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 18m ★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

town in Columbia County, New York, United States

Claverack, NY

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Downtown New Forge, NY, NY

New Forge, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Claverack to New Forge is 11.5 miles and takes about 19 minutes via State Highway 82 and NY 9H, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This brief journey stays within New York, transitioning from the Northeast region to itself. Expect a mixed drive that's perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment. It's a straightforward trip that requires minimal planning, ideal for a quick errand or connecting to another route.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 82 6.2 mi 8m
NY 9H 4.1 mi 5m
New Forge Road2 1.3 mi 4m
New Forge Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: State Highway 82 — 6.2 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Claverack, NY and New Forge, NY.

1

Start on NY 9H

4.1 mi · 5 min · NY 9H
2

Turn left onto NY 82

6.2 mi · 8 min · State Highway 82
3

Turn left onto New Forge Road2

1.3 mi · 4 min · New Forge Road2
4

Arrive at destination

New Forge Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

2 of 2

2 decision points cluster between mile 4.1 and 10.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
4.1 mi into trip | ~5m in | NY 82 / State Highway 82

Turn left onto NY 82 / State Highway 82

Navigation decision point

4
10.2 mi into trip | ~14m in | New Forge Road2

Turn left onto New Forge Road2

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.89 one way

$3.79 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $2.05 $4.09
premium $4.92 $2.23 $4.46
diesel $5.61 $2.54 $5.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.4 0 $1.21 $0.55
Efficient EV 2.9 0 $1.01 $0.46
EV Truck/SUV 4.6 0 $1.61 $0.74

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Claverack, NY

Late night in Claverack on Sunday

Local time

3:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Forge, NY

Late night in New Forge on Sunday

Local time

3:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

25 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

19m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive offers a mixed experience, with 54% of it on highways. You'll navigate on State Highway 82 and NY 9H, which provide a balance of quicker travel and more local road conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.2 miles on State Highway 82, offering a continuous segment of driving. As you progress, the road character shifts, moving from more open highway sections to potentially more winding or community-oriented segments closer to New Forge.

54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on State Highway 82.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in near NY 82 / State Highway 82.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Claverack, NY to New Forge, NY is easy. At 19m with 54% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles (NY 82 / State Highway 82): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles (New Forge Road2): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Starting in Claverack, NY

Full guide →

Top landmarks

  • Reformed Dutch Church of Claverack — church building in Claverack, United States of America
  • Cornelius S. Muller House — historic house in Claverack, New York, United States
  • First Columbia County Courthouse — Claverack, New York, NRHP-listed

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 11.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (54%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.2 miles on State Highway 82. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles (NY 82 / State Highway 82): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles (New Forge Road2): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Forge, NY before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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