Origin
Brewster, NY
Late night in Brewster on Friday
Local time
2:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brewster, NY to Hortontown, NY
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
26m
Distance
15.5 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brewster, NY
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Hortontown, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Brewster, NY to Hortontown, NY covers 15.5 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Carmel-Kent Cliffs Road, Brewster Road, Carmel Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.1 miles on Carmel-Kent Cliffs Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 15.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (15%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 26m drive with frequent turns across 15.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Carmel-Kent Cliffs Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in near NY 52 / Gleneida Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles (NY 52 / Gleneida Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (NY 301 / Carmel-Kent Cliffs Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.6 miles (Hortontown Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
NY 52 / Gleneida Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto NY 52 / Gleneida Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
4.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
NY 301 / Carmel-Kent Cliffs Road
Turn left onto NY 301 / Carmel-Kent Cliffs Road
Navigation decision point
3
13.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Hortontown Road
Turn right onto Hortontown Road
Navigation decision point
4
14.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Hortontown Hill Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Hortontown Hill Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
14.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Carmel-Kent Cliffs Road | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| Brewster Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Carmel Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| Cold Spring Turnpike | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Hortontown Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Taconic State Parkway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Gleneida Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hortontown Hill Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Carmel-Kent Cliffs Road
— 7.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brewster, NY and Hortontown, NY.
1
Start on Michael Neuner Drive
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Michael Neuner Drive
2
Continue on US 6
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Carmel Avenue
3
Continue on US 6
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Brewster Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
At end of road, turn right onto NY 52
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Gleneida Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto NY 301
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Carmel-Kent Cliffs Road
6
Continue on NY 301
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cold Spring Turnpike
7
Turn right onto Hortontown Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Hortontown Road
8
Keep slight left at fork onto Hortontown Hill Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Hortontown Hill Road
9
Take the ramp
142 ft
·
6 sec
10
Turn right onto Taconic State Parkway
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
Taconic State Parkway
11
Turn right onto North Knapp Court
465 ft
·
20 sec
·
North Knapp Court
12
Arrive at destination
North Knapp Court
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.55 one way
$5.10 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.12
Cold Spring Turnpike
(1.8 mi)
$0.12
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Hortontown, NY
Late night in Hortontown on Friday
Local time
2:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
18 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
26m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brewster, NY to Hortontown, NY covers 15.5 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Carmel-Kent Cliffs Road, Brewster Road, Carmel Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.7 miles from Brewster, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles (NY 52 / Gleneida Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (NY 301 / Carmel-Kent Cliffs Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.6 miles (Hortontown Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Brewster, NY to Hortontown, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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