Origin
Dogtail Corners, NY
Afternoon in Dogtail Corners on Thursday
Local time
12:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dogtail Corners, NY to Poughkeepsie, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
42m
Distance
24.3 mi
39 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dogtail Corners, NY to Poughkeepsie, NY covers 24.3 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 55, Pleasant Ridge Road, Bruzgul Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.8 miles on State Highway 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 24.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (28%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 42m drive with frequent turns across 24.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.8 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 1.5 miles in near NY 55 / Riverview Road.
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 42m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (NY 55 / Riverview Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.9 miles (NY 55 / State Highway 55): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 17.1 miles (NY 55 / State Highway 55): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NY 55 / Riverview Road
Turn right onto NY 55 / Riverview Road
Navigation decision point
4
16.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
NY 55 / State Highway 55
Enter roundabout onto NY 55 / State Highway 55
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
17.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
NY 55 / State Highway 55
Enter roundabout onto NY 55 / State Highway 55
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
17.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
State Highway 55
Enter roundabout onto State Highway 55
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
24.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Reservoir Square
Enter roundabout onto Reservoir Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 55 | 6.8 mi | 11m |
| Pleasant Ridge Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Bruzgul Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Wingdale Mountain Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Freedom Plains Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Manchester Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Dogtail Corners Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Riverview Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 55
— 6.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dogtail Corners, NY and Poughkeepsie, NY.
1
Start on East Mountain Road
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Mountain Road
2
Continue on CR 22
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Dogtail Corners Road
3
Turn left onto CR 22
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Berkshire Road
4
Turn right onto NY 55
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverview Road
5
Continue on NY 55
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
State Highway 55
6
Continue on NY 55
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
State Highway 55
7
Turn right onto CR 21
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Pleasant Ridge Road
8
Continue on CR 21
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Wingdale Mountain Road
9
Continue on CR 21
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Bruzgul Road
10
Turn right onto NY 55
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 55
11
Enter roundabout onto NY 55
100 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Highway 55
12
Continue on NY 55
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Highway 55
13
Enter roundabout onto NY 55
96 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Highway 55
14
Continue on NY 55
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
State Highway 55
15
Enter roundabout onto State Highway 55
104 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Highway 55
16
Continue on State Highway 55
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 55
17
Continue on NY 55
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Freedom Plains Road
18
Continue on NY 55
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Manchester Road
19
Continue on NY 55
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Haight Avenue
20
Continue on US 44; NY 55
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
East-West Arterial
21
Continue on US 44; NY 55
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Maple Street
22
Continue on US 44; NY 55
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
East-West Arterial
23
Continue on US 44; NY 55
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Winnikee Avenue
24
Turn left onto North Clinton Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Clinton Street
25
Enter roundabout onto Reservoir Square
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Reservoir Square
26
Arrive at destination
Reservoir Square
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.00 one way
$8.00 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.71 | $9.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Poughkeepsie, NY
Afternoon in Poughkeepsie on Thursday
Local time
12:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
10 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
42m 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 Dogtail Corners, NY to Poughkeepsie, NY covers 24.3 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 55, Pleasant Ridge Road, Bruzgul Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.1 miles from Dogtail Corners, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.00 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 42m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (NY 55 / Riverview Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.9 miles (NY 55 / State Highway 55): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 17.1 miles (NY 55 / State Highway 55): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Dogtail Corners, NY to Poughkeepsie, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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