Origin
Ellenville, NY
Late night in Ellenville on Sunday
Local time
5:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ellenville, NY to Esopus, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
36.9 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ellenville, NY
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Esopus, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Ellenville to Esopus is a straightforward 36.9-mile journey that typically takes about 48 minutes to complete. Because of the quick transit time, this route is perfectly suited for a simple one-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend approximately $6 on fuel for the duration of the drive. The route transitions you across the Northeast, moving between two points in New York state. It is a highly practical drive if you are looking for an efficient way to navigate the region without the complexity of a multi-day itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| United States Highway 209 | 15.6 mi | 19m |
| Clayton 'Peg Leg' Bates Highway | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| Broadway | 7.2 mi | 11m |
| Main Street | 2 mi | 2m |
| Colonel Chandler Drive | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| State Route 28 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Wurts Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
United States Highway 209
— 15.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellenville, NY and Esopus, NY.
1
Start on NY 52
57 ft
·
8 sec
·
Center Street
2
Turn left onto US 209
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on US 209
16 mi
·
19 min
·
United States Highway 209
4
Continue on US 209
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on US 209
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Clayton 'Peg Leg' Bates Highway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
7
Merge onto NY 28
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
State Route 28
8
Enter roundabout onto I 587; NY 28
198 ft
·
2 sec
·
Colonel Chandler Drive
9
Continue on I 587; NY 28
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Colonel Chandler Drive
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 587; NY 28
234 ft
·
9 sec
·
Colonel Chandler Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Enter roundabout onto NY 32
40 ft
·
0 sec
·
Broadway
12
Continue on NY 32
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn straight onto McEntee Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
McEntee Street
14
Turn left onto Wurts Street
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Wurts Street
15
Continue on Kingston-Port Ewen Suspension Bridge
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Kingston-Port Ewen Suspension Bridge
16
Continue on Old US 9W
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Old US 9W
17
Turn right onto US 9W
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Broadway
18
Turn slight left onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.5 miles from Ellenville, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 209 / South Main Street
Turn left onto US 209 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
27.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
I 587; NY 28 / Colonel Chandler Drive
Enter roundabout onto I 587; NY 28 / Colonel Chandler Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
28.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
I 587; NY 28 / Colonel Chandler Drive
Keep slight right at fork onto I 587; NY 28 / Colonel Chandler Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
28.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
NY 32 / Broadway
Enter roundabout onto NY 32 / Broadway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
31 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
US 9W / Broadway
Turn right onto US 9W / Broadway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.07 one way
$12.15 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.57 | $13.14 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.15 | $14.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.15 | $16.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.87 | $1.77 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.17 | $2.36 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Esopus, NY
Late night in Esopus on Sunday
Local time
5:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
3 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
48m 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 mixed-drive route offers a varied experience behind the wheel, as it is composed of 44% highway driving. You will navigate via United States Highway 209, Clayton 'Peg Leg' Bates Highway, and Broadway to reach your destination. The longest uninterrupted portion of the trip spans 15.6 miles while traveling along United States Highway 209. Expect the road character to fluctuate as you transition between these different roadway types, providing a change in pace that keeps the drive engaging. It balances faster highway segments with local road segments to complete the total distance.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.6 mi on United States Highway 209.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 209 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 36.9 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 209 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.2 miles (I 587; NY 28 / Colonel Chandler Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 28.5 miles (I 587; NY 28 / Colonel Chandler Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
381 ft
129 ft
Total Climb
309 ft
Total Descent
520 ft
Highest Point
381 ft
~15.8 mi in
Elevation Range
252 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Ellenville, NY
Full guide →Founded 1805
Ellenville is a village within the town of Wawarsing, in Ulster County, part of the Catskills region in New York State. Ellenville is near the intersection of routes NY 52 and US 209.
Arriving in Esopus, NY
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Slabsides — historic house in New York, United States
- • Kingston–Port Ewen Suspension Bridge — bridge in Ulster County, New York, United States
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 48m. Total distance: 36.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.6 miles on United States Highway 209. 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: near the start (US 209 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.2 miles (I 587; NY 28 / Colonel Chandler Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 28.5 miles (I 587; NY 28 / Colonel Chandler Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Esopus, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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