Origin
New Paltz, NY
Morning in New Paltz on Sunday
Local time
9:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Paltz, NY to Pataukunk, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
18.9 mi
30 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Paltz, NY
Beth Fitzpatrick
Pataukunk, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
New Paltz to Pataukunk is 18.9 miles and takes about 28 minutes via Main Street and New Paltz-Minnewaska Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, local drive stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward trip, mostly on local roads, perfect for a quick excursion or an easy addition to a larger itinerary. Given its brief duration, you'll have plenty of time to explore your destination without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 10.6 mi | 16m |
| New Paltz-Minnewaska Road | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| United States Highway 209 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Samsonville Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 10.6 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Paltz, NY and Pataukunk, NY.
1
Start on NY 32; NY 299
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on NY 299
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
New Paltz-Minnewaska Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 44; NY 55
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Main Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 209
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
United States Highway 209
5
Turn left onto CR 3
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Samsonville Road
6
Arrive at destination
CR 3
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 6 and 17.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 44; NY 55 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 44; NY 55 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
16.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 209 / United States Highway 209
At end of road, turn right onto US 209 / United States Highway 209
Navigation decision point
4
17.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
CR 3 / Samsonville Road
Turn left onto CR 3 / Samsonville Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.11 one way
$6.22 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.36 | $6.73 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.66 | $7.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 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 | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
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
Pataukunk, NY
Morning in Pataukunk on Sunday
Local time
9:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only an estimated 8% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.6 miles, primarily on Main Street. As you travel, you'll navigate through a mix of local roads, including New Paltz-Minnewaska Road, before merging onto United States Highway 209. This profile suggests a drive that requires attention to turns and local signage rather than sustained high-speed travel.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.6 mi on Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 6 miles in near US 44; NY 55 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from New Paltz, NY to Pataukunk, NY is easy. At 28m with 8% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles (US 44; NY 55 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.3 miles (US 209 / United States Highway 209): Navigation decision point; at 17.8 miles (CR 3 / Samsonville Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in New Paltz, NY
Full guide →New Paltz is a city in Ulster County, New York State. This article also covers the small town of Gardiner, less than 7 miles to the southwest.
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 28m. Total distance: 18.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (8%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.6 miles on Main Street. 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: at 6 miles (US 44; NY 55 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.3 miles (US 209 / United States Highway 209): Navigation decision point; at 17.8 miles (CR 3 / Samsonville Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pataukunk, 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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