Origin
Ellenville, NY
Morning in Ellenville on Sunday
Local time
8:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ellenville, NY to Tabasco, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
13.3 mi
21 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 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 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
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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Tabasco, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Ellenville to Tabasco is 13.3 miles and takes about 22 minutes via United States Highway 209, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a quick hop, mostly on a main highway, making it ideal for a brief excursion or as part of a larger journey through the area. You'll find it's a straightforward drive, perfect for when you just need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| United States Highway 209 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Samsonville Road | 5.7 mi | 13m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
United States Highway 209
— 6.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellenville, NY and Tabasco, 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
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
United States Highway 209
4
Turn left onto CR 3
5.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Samsonville Road
5
Arrive at destination
CR 3
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 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.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 209 / South Main Street
Turn left onto US 209 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CR 3 / Samsonville Road
Turn left onto CR 3 / Samsonville Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.19 one way
$4.38 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Tabasco, NY
Morning in Tabasco on Sunday
Local time
8:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°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
2 degrees cooler 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 drive offers a mixed experience, with about 50% on highway. You'll spend a good portion of your time on United States Highway 209, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 6.6 miles on this road. The route begins with roads like Samsonville Road and South Main Street before transitioning to the highway. Expect a blend of faster-paced driving on the main highway and potentially more varied conditions on the local roads, providing a dynamic feel as you progress.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.6 mi on United States Highway 209.
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 early in the drive near US 209 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ellenville, NY to Tabasco, NY is easy. At 22m with 50% 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.
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.
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: 13.3 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 (50%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.6 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 7.7 miles (CR 3 / Samsonville Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tabasco, 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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