Origin
Copake, NY
Morning in Copake on Tuesday
Local time
6:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Copake, NY to New Forge, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
8.1 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Copake, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
New Forge, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Copake, NY to New Forge, NY is 8.1 miles and takes about 22 minutes via County Road 27 and New Forge Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local drive with a few turns, making it a straightforward journey. It’s a quick hop that doesn't require much planning, ideal for a brief excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road 27 | 2.9 mi | 7m |
| New Forge Road | 2.1 mi | 8m |
| County Route 7A | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| County Road 7 | 1 mi | 1m |
| County Road 7A | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| New Forge Spur Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Klein Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Road 27
— 2.9 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Copake, NY and New Forge, NY.
1
Start on CR 7A
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
County Road 7A
2
Continue on CR 7A
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
County Route 7A
3
Turn right onto CR 7
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 7
4
Turn left onto CR 27
2.9 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road 27
5
Turn left onto New Forge Road
1.4 mi
·
5 min
·
New Forge Road
6
Turn right onto Klein Road
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Klein Road
7
Turn right onto New Forge Spur Road
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
New Forge Spur Road
8
Continue on New Forge Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
New Forge Road
9
Arrive at destination
New Forge Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 7.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CR 7 / County Road 7
Turn right onto CR 7 / County Road 7
Navigation decision point
3
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR 27 / County Road 27
Turn left onto CR 27 / County Road 27
Navigation decision point
3
5.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
New Forge Road
Turn left onto New Forge Road
Navigation decision point
3
7.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Klein Road
Turn right onto Klein Road
Navigation decision point
4
7.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
New Forge Spur Road
Turn right onto New Forge Spur Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.33 one way
$2.67 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.44 | $2.88 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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.
Destination
New Forge, NY
Morning in New Forge on Tuesday
Local time
6:11 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
5 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
22m 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 route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with only 19% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.9 miles on County Road 27. As you navigate, you'll likely experience a varied road feel, shifting between more open stretches and tighter turns as you follow County Road 27, New Forge Road, and County Route 7A. It’s the kind of drive where paying attention to navigation is key.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.9 mi on County Road 27.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near CR 7 / County Road 7.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (CR 7 / County Road 7): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (CR 27 / County Road 27): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (New Forge Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Copake, NY
Full guide →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 22m. Total distance: 8.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (19%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.9 miles on County Road 27. 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 1.8 miles (CR 7 / County Road 7): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (CR 27 / County Road 27): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (New Forge Road): 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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