Origin
Gardiner, NY
Late night in Gardiner on Friday
Local time
3:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gardiner, NY to Pataukunk, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
17.8 mi
29 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 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gardiner, NY
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Pataukunk, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Gardiner, NY to Pataukunk, NY covers 17.8 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Vineyard Avenue, United States Highway 209 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.9 miles on Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 17.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m 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 27m drive with frequent turns across 17.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 11.9 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 44; NY 55 / Vineyard Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Gardiner, NY to Pataukunk, NY is easy. At 27m with 8% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 44; NY 55 / Vineyard Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 15.2 miles (US 209 / United States Highway 209): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles (CR 3 / Samsonville Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 44; NY 55 / Vineyard Avenue
Turn sharp right onto US 44; NY 55 / Vineyard Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
15.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
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US 209 / United States Highway 209
At end of road, turn right onto US 209 / United States Highway 209
Navigation decision point
4
16.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
CR 3 / Samsonville Road
Turn left onto CR 3 / Samsonville Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 11.9 mi | 17m |
| Vineyard Avenue | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| United States Highway 209 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Samsonville Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Dusinberre Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 11.9 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gardiner, NY and Pataukunk, NY.
1
Start on Dusinberre Road
37 ft
·
8 sec
·
Dusinberre Road
2
Turn sharp right onto US 44; NY 55
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Vineyard Avenue
3
Continue on US 44; NY 55
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Main Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 209
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
United States Highway 209
5
Turn left onto CR 3
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Samsonville Road
6
Arrive at destination
CR 3
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.93 one way
$5.86 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Pataukunk, NY
Late night in Pataukunk on Friday
Local time
3:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
33°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
27m 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 Gardiner, NY to Pataukunk, NY covers 17.8 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Vineyard Avenue, United States Highway 209. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.9 miles from Gardiner, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.93 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 Gardiner, NY to Pataukunk, NY is easy. At 27m with 8% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 44; NY 55 / Vineyard Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 15.2 miles (US 209 / United States Highway 209): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles (CR 3 / Samsonville Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Gardiner, NY to Pataukunk, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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