Origin
Esopus, NY
Evening in Esopus on Thursday
Local time
5:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Esopus, NY to Tabasco, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
53m
Distance
35.2 mi
57 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Esopus, NY
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Tabasco, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Esopus, NY to Tabasco, NY covers 35.2 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on United States Highway 209, Clayton 'Peg Leg' Bates Highway, Broadway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9 miles on United States Highway 209. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 35.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m 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 53m drive with frequent turns across 35.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
United States Highway 209 is the longest continuous segment at about 9 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 0.3 miles in near US 9W / Broadway.
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 53m 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 0.3 miles (US 9W / Broadway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 6 miles (Old US 9W): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (McEntee Street): 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
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 9W / Broadway
Merge onto US 9W / Broadway
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Old US 9W
Turn left onto Old US 9W
Navigation decision point
4
6.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
McEntee Street
At end of road, turn right onto McEntee Street
Navigation decision point
4
8.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 587; NY 28 / Colonel Chandler Drive
Enter roundabout onto I 587; NY 28 / Colonel Chandler Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
9.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
NY 28 / State Route 28
Enter roundabout onto NY 28 / State Route 28
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| United States Highway 209 | 9 mi | 11m |
| Clayton 'Peg Leg' Bates Highway | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| Broadway | 7.1 mi | 11m |
| Samsonville Road | 5.7 mi | 13m |
| Main Street | 2 mi | 2m |
| Colonel Chandler Drive | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| State Route 28 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Old US 9W | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
United States Highway 209
— 9 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Esopus, NY and Tabasco, NY.
1
Start on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Main Street
2
Merge onto US 9W
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Broadway
3
Turn left onto Old US 9W
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Old US 9W
4
Continue on Kingston-Port Ewen Suspension Bridge
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Kingston-Port Ewen Suspension Bridge
5
Continue on Wurts Street
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Wurts Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto McEntee Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
McEntee Street
7
Continue on Broadway
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Broadway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Enter roundabout onto I 587; NY 28
88 ft
·
1 sec
·
Colonel Chandler Drive
9
Continue on I 587; NY 28
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Colonel Chandler Drive
10
Enter roundabout onto NY 28
150 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Route 28
11
Continue on NY 28
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
State Route 28
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
13
Merge onto US 209
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Clayton 'Peg Leg' Bates Highway
14
Continue on US 209
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
15
Continue on US 209
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
United States Highway 209
16
Turn right onto CR 3
5.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Samsonville Road
17
Arrive at destination
CR 3
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.6 mi from Esopus, NY · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Esopus, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tabasco, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Tabasco, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.79 one way
$11.59 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.27 | $12.53 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.82 | $13.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.93 | $2.25 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Tabasco, NY
Evening in Tabasco on Thursday
Local time
5:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°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
5 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
53m 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 Esopus, NY to Tabasco, NY covers 35.2 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are United States Highway 209, Clayton 'Peg Leg' Bates Highway, Broadway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.6 miles from Esopus, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.79 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 53m 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 0.3 miles (US 9W / Broadway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 6 miles (Old US 9W): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (McEntee Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Esopus, NY to Tabasco, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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