Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
11 mi
18 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nelsonville, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Hortontown, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Nelsonville, NY to Hortontown, NY is 11 miles and takes about 17 minutes via Cold Spring Turnpike and Taconic State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, highway-focused drive stays within New York's Northeast region, making it a convenient local hop. With only a 17-minute travel time, it's perfect for a quick transit or an easy addition to a longer journey. You'll encounter a high percentage of highway driving, so expect a straightforward trip with minimal distractions. This route is ideal if you're looking for efficiency and a direct path between these two points.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Spring Turnpike | 7.5 mi | 11m |
| Taconic State Parkway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Knapp Court | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Nelsonville, NY and Hortontown, NY.
Start on this road
Turn right onto NY 301
Continue on NY 301
Take the ramp
Turn right onto Taconic State Parkway
Turn right onto North Knapp Court
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto NY 301 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Taconic State Parkway
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto North Knapp Court
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.95 one way
$3.90 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.85 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
| premium | $5.24 | $2.27 | $4.54 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $2.32 | $4.63 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.53
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$1
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Nelsonville on Wednesday
Local time
9:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Mostly Cloudy
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued May 22 at 2:30PM EDT until May 23 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Destination
Night in Hortontown on Wednesday
Local time
9:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Cloudy
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued May 22 at 2:30PM EDT until May 23 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
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 trip is overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 93% of the journey utilizing faster roads. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 7.5 miles on Cold Spring Turnpike, offering a taste of the highway experience. The route primarily follows major roads like Cold Spring Turnpike and the Taconic State Parkway, suggesting a smooth and relatively uninterrupted flow. While the total duration is brief, the profile indicates a drive characterized by speed and efficiency rather than winding country lanes. Expect a consistent driving pace for most of the 11 miles.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cold Spring Turnpike and Taconic State Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 301 / Main Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 301 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (Taconic State Parkway): Navigation decision point.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,006 ft
Total Descent
548 ft
Highest Point
1,084 ft
~5.5 mi in
Elevation Range
893 ft
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 11 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
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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