Origin
Carmel, NY
Late night in Carmel on Friday
Local time
12:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carmel, NY to Hortontown, NY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
17m
Distance
11 mi
18 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carmel, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Hortontown, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Carmel, NY to Hortontown, NY covers 11 miles and takes about 17m 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, Cold Spring Turnpike, Hortontown Road 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 $1.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 11 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (22%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 17m drive with frequent turns across 11 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 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 early in the drive near NY 52 / State Highway 52.
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 17m 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: near the start (NY 52 / State Highway 52): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (NY 301 / Carmel-Kent Cliffs Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 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.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 52 / State Highway 52
Turn right onto NY 52 / State Highway 52
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 301 / Carmel-Kent Cliffs Road
Turn right onto NY 301 / Carmel-Kent Cliffs Road
Navigation decision point
3
9.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Hortontown Road
Turn right onto Hortontown Road
Navigation decision point
4
10.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Hortontown Hill Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Hortontown Hill Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
10.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Carmel-Kent Cliffs Road | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| Cold Spring Turnpike | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Hortontown Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Taconic State Parkway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Gleneida Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hortontown Hill Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Knapp Court | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| State Highway 52 | <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 Carmel, NY and Hortontown, NY.
1
Start on this road
107 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto NY 52
241 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Highway 52
3
Continue on NY 52
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Gleneida Avenue
4
Turn right onto NY 301
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Carmel-Kent Cliffs Road
5
Continue on NY 301
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cold Spring Turnpike
6
Turn right onto Hortontown Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Hortontown Road
7
Keep slight left at fork onto Hortontown Hill Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Hortontown Hill Road
8
Take the ramp
142 ft
·
6 sec
9
Turn right onto Taconic State Parkway
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
Taconic State Parkway
10
Turn right onto North Knapp Court
465 ft
·
20 sec
·
North Knapp Court
11
Arrive at destination
North Knapp Court
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.81 one way
$3.62 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
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
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
12:01 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
17m 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 Carmel, NY to Hortontown, NY covers 11 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Carmel-Kent Cliffs Road, Cold Spring Turnpike, Hortontown Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.5 miles from Carmel, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.81 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 17m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 52 / State Highway 52): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (NY 301 / Carmel-Kent Cliffs Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (Hortontown Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Carmel, NY to Hortontown, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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