Origin
New Paltz, NY
Morning in New Paltz on Sunday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
29.2 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Paltz, NY
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trinka's Mobile Home Park, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
This 29.2-mile drive from New Paltz to Trinka's Mobile Home Park in New York is a quick, manageable trip, estimated to take around 45 minutes. It's an ideal day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll be navigating primarily on the New York State Thruway, Sawkill Road, and John Joy Road. With a projected fuel cost of about $5, it's an economical journey. The route offers a local feel, making it a straightforward drive within the Northeast region.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 14.9 mi | 17m |
| Sawkill Road | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| John Joy Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Clayton 'Peg Leg' Bates Highway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Glasco Turnpike | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Timberwall Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| State Route 28 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between New Paltz, NY and Trinka's Mobile Home Park, NY.
Start on NY 32; NY 299
Take the ramp
Continue on this road
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 87
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto NY 28
Take the exit
Merge onto US 209
Take the exit
Turn left onto CR 31
Turn right onto John Joy Road
At end of road, turn right onto CR 32
Turn right onto Timberwall Road
Continue on Timberwall Road
Continue on Timberwall Road
Continue on Timberwall Road
Continue on Timberwall Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 27.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork toward I 87 North: Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward NY 28: Kingston, Rhinecliff Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward US-209 North: Rhinebeck Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
At end of road, turn right onto CR 32 / Glasco Turnpike
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.81 one way
$9.61 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.20 | $10.39 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.66 | $11.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.82
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 New Paltz on Sunday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Trinka's Mobile Home Park on Sunday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°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
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only about 5% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.9 miles on the New York State Thruway, offering a brief period of faster travel. As you transition from the Thruway to local roads like Sawkill Road and John Joy Road, the character of the drive shifts, likely involving more frequent turns and potentially slower speeds typical of more rural or suburban areas.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 29.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 29.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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