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Trip from New Paltz, NY to Trinka's Mobile Home Park, NY

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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 41m ★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown New Paltz, NY, NY

New Paltz, NY

Beth Fitzpatrick

Downtown Trinka's Mobile Home Park, NY, NY

Trinka's Mobile Home Park, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

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.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 14.9 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Paltz, NY and Trinka's Mobile Home Park, NY.

1

Start on NY 32; NY 299

1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 87
3

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · this road
Toward I 87
4

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 87 North: Albany
5

Merge onto I 87

15 mi · 17 min · New York State Thruway
6

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 19 Toward NY 28: Kingston, Rhinecliff Bridge
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec
8

Merge onto NY 28

0.3 mi · 30 sec · State Route 28
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward US-209 North: Rhinebeck Bridge
10

Merge onto US 209

2.0 mi · 2 min · Clayton 'Peg Leg' Bates Highway
11

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 23 sec
12

Turn left onto CR 31

5.1 mi · 8 min · Sawkill Road
13

Turn right onto John Joy Road

2.5 mi · 5 min · John Joy Road
14

At end of road, turn right onto CR 32

1.1 mi · 2 min · Glasco Turnpike
15

Turn right onto Timberwall Road

0.1 mi · 38 sec · Timberwall Road
16

Continue on Timberwall Road

125 ft · 8 sec · Timberwall Road
17

Continue on Timberwall Road

482 ft · 27 sec · Timberwall Road
18

Continue on Timberwall Road

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Timberwall Road
19

Continue on Timberwall Road

350 ft · 15 sec · Timberwall Road
20

Arrive at destination

Timberwall Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

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.

5
1.7 mi into trip | ~3m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 87 North: Albany

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 87 North: Albany
6
16.9 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward NY 28: Kingston, Rhinecliff Bridge

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 19 Toward NY 28: Kingston, Rhinecliff Bridge
4
17.4 mi into trip | ~22m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
17.8 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward US-209 North: Rhinebeck Bridge

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward US-209 North: Rhinebeck Bridge
5
27.7 mi into trip | ~41m in | CR 32 / Glasco Turnpike

At end of road, turn right onto CR 32 / Glasco Turnpike

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.81 one way

$9.61 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
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

New York State Thruway (14.9 mi) $0.75
Glasco Turnpike (1.1 mi) $0.07

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

New Paltz, NY

Morning in New Paltz on Sunday

Local time

8:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Trinka's Mobile Home Park, NY

Morning in Trinka's Mobile Home Park on Sunday

Local time

8:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

38°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

1 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

45m 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 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.

Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.9 mi on New York State Thruway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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.

Driving Effort 8/10

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.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 14.9 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.82 in tolls one way, starting with New York State Thruway. 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.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Trinka's Mobile Home Park, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Trinka's Mobile Home Park, 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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