Origin
Nelsonville, NY
Morning in Nelsonville on Sunday
Local time
9:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nelsonville, NY to Stillwater, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
18.6 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nelsonville, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Stillwater, NY
James Mirakian
Trip Overview
This straightforward 18.6-mile drive from Nelsonville, NY, to Stillwater, NY, can be completed in about 30 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $3, it's an economical option for a quick journey. The route primarily utilizes the Taconic State Parkway, Cold Spring Turnpike, and Secor Road, with 81% of the drive on highways. Given its short distance and efficient travel time, no overnight stay is necessary. This trip stays within the Northeast region, offering a brief but convenient connection between these two New York locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Taconic State Parkway | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| Cold Spring Turnpike | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Secor Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| South Lake Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Bryant Pond Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Taconic State Parkway
— 7.6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nelsonville, NY and Stillwater, NY.
1
Start on this road
14 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto NY 301
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on NY 301
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Cold Spring Turnpike
4
Take the ramp
441 ft
·
41 sec
5
Turn right onto Taconic State Parkway
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Taconic State Parkway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward Bryant Pond Road
7
Turn left onto Bryant Pond Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Bryant Pond Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on CR 30
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Secor Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto NY 6N
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lake Boulevard
10
Arrive at destination
NY 6N
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18 — 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
|
NY 301 / Main Street
Turn right onto NY 301 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
15.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward Bryant Pond Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Bryant Pond Road
6
16 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Bryant Pond Road
Turn left onto Bryant Pond Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
18 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
NY 6N / South Lake Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto NY 6N / South Lake Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.06 one way
$6.12 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.61 | $7.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.11 | $8.21 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.52
Cold Spring Turnpike
(7.4 mi)
$0.52
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Stillwater, NY
Morning in Stillwater on Sunday
Local time
9:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
6 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
30m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with 81% of the miles covered on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.6 miles along the Taconic State Parkway, offering a consistent pace. The journey transitions between the main arteries of the Taconic State Parkway and local roads like Cold Spring Turnpike and Secor Road. This mix means you’ll experience both efficient travel and a slight change in road character as you approach your destination.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.6 mi on Taconic State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Taconic State Parkway and Cold Spring Turnpike. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 301 / Main Street.
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 30m drive. You will face about 6 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 miles: Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 18.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.6 miles on Taconic State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.52 in tolls one way, starting with Cold Spring Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 (NY 301 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Stillwater, 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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