Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
8.8 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Pataukunk, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Ellenville to Pataukunk is 8.8 miles and takes about 11 minutes via US Highway 209, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, northeastern drive stays within New York, connecting two points with minimal travel time. Given its highway-focused profile and brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a segment of a larger journey. Plan for a straightforward trip with minimal detours or complex navigation.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| United States Highway 209 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Samsonville Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Ellenville, NY and Pataukunk, NY.
Start on NY 52
Turn left onto US 209
Continue on US 209
Turn left onto CR 3
Arrive at destination
2 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto US 209 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto CR 3 / Samsonville Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.45 one way
$2.90 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.57 | $3.13 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.71 | $3.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 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 | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Ellenville on Sunday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Pataukunk on Sunday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 75% of the drive utilizing main roads like United States Highway 209. You'll experience a longest stretch of 6.6 miles on United States Highway 209, offering a consistent pace. The drive transitions from US Highway 209 to Samsonville Road and then South Main Street, indicating a shift from a primary highway to more local roads as you approach your destination. Expect a generally fast-paced journey with brief moments of navigating through smaller communities.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on United States Highway 209 and Samsonville Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 209 / South Main Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ellenville, NY to Pataukunk, NY is easy. At 11m with 75% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 209 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (CR 3 / Samsonville Road): Navigation decision point.
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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 8.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.
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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