Origin
Dogtail Corners, NY
Afternoon in Dogtail Corners on Thursday
Local time
3:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dogtail Corners, NY to Wappingers Falls, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
46m
Distance
24.6 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wappingers Falls, NY
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
The drive from Dogtail Corners, NY to Wappingers Falls, NY covers 24.6 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pleasant Ridge Road, East Noxon Road, New Hackensack Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.2 miles on Pleasant Ridge Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 24.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (8%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 46m drive with frequent turns across 24.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pleasant Ridge Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.2 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 1.3 miles in near CR 22 / Berkshire 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 46m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (CR 22 / Berkshire Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (NY 55 / Riverview Road): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (CR 21 / Pleasant Ridge Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CR 22 / Berkshire Road
Turn left onto CR 22 / Berkshire Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NY 55 / Riverview Road
Turn right onto NY 55 / Riverview Road
Navigation decision point
3
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CR 21 / Pleasant Ridge Road
Turn right onto CR 21 / Pleasant Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
7
16.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
CR 21 / Noxon Road
At end of road, turn right onto CR 21 / Noxon Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
21.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
CR 104 / New Hackensack Road
Enter roundabout onto CR 104 / New Hackensack Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Ridge Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| East Noxon Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| New Hackensack Road | 2.9 mi | 7m |
| Bruzgul Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Wingdale Mountain Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Diddell Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Dogtail Corners Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 376 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pleasant Ridge Road
— 4.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dogtail Corners, NY and Wappingers Falls, 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
Continue on CR 21
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
East Noxon Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto CR 21
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Noxon Road
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto Robinson Lane
425 ft
·
12 sec
·
Robinson Lane
13
Turn right onto Diddell Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Diddell Road
14
Continue on Diddell Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Diddell Road
15
Turn right onto NY 376
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 376
16
Enter roundabout onto CR 104
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
New Hackensack Road
17
Continue on CR 104
2.9 mi
·
7 min
·
New Hackensack Road
18
Turn left onto US 9
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Albany Post Road
19
Arrive at destination
US 9
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.05 one way
$8.10 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 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 | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.15 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
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
Wappingers Falls, NY
Afternoon in Wappingers Falls on Thursday
Local time
3:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
46m 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 Wappingers Falls, NY covers 24.6 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pleasant Ridge Road, East Noxon Road, New Hackensack Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.3 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 $4.05 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 46m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (CR 22 / Berkshire Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (NY 55 / Riverview Road): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (CR 21 / Pleasant Ridge Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Dogtail Corners, NY to Wappingers Falls, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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