Origin
East Fishkill, NY
Evening in East Fishkill on Thursday
Local time
5:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Fishkill, NY to Dogtail Corners, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
20.8 mi
34 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 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Fishkill, NY
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Dogtail Corners, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Fishkill, NY to Dogtail Corners, NY covers 20.8 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 52, Taconic State Parkway, Hopewell Junction for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 20.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 20.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 52 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from East Fishkill, NY to Dogtail Corners, NY is easy. At 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Fishkill, NY to Dogtail Corners, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 52 | — | — |
| Taconic State Parkway | — | — |
| Hopewell Junction | — | — |
| Beekman Road | — | — |
| Clove Valley Road | — | — |
| Wingdale Mountain Road | — | — |
| Pleasant Ridge Road | — | — |
| Highway 55 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
State Route 52
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Fishkill, NY and Dogtail Corners, NY.
1
Start on State Route 52
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 52
2
Take the ramp sharp right
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
3
Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Taconic State Parkway
4
Take the exit slight right toward Hopewell Junction, Sylvan Lake
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Hopewell Junction, Sylvan Lake
5
Turn right onto Beekman Road
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Beekman Road
6
Continue on Clove Valley Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Clove Valley Road
7
Turn right onto Wingdale Mountain Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Wingdale Mountain Road
8
Continue on Pleasant Ridge Road
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Pleasant Ridge Road
9
Turn left onto State Highway 55
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
State Highway 55
10
Continue on State Highway 55
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
State Highway 55
11
Continue on Riverview Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverview Road
12
Turn left onto Dogtail Corner
197 ft
·
5 sec
·
Dogtail Corner
13
Continue on Berkshire Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Berkshire Road
14
Turn right onto Dogtail Corners Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Dogtail Corners Road
15
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.42 one way
$6.85 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Dogtail Corners, NY
Evening in Dogtail Corners on Thursday
Local time
5:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
37m 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 East Fishkill, NY to Dogtail Corners, NY covers 20.8 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 52, Taconic State Parkway, Hopewell Junction. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.4 miles from East Fishkill, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.42 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.
The drive from East Fishkill, NY to Dogtail Corners, NY is easy. At 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Fishkill, NY to Dogtail Corners, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from East Fishkill, NY to Dogtail Corners, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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