Origin
Lloyd, NY
Evening in Lloyd on Friday
Local time
8:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lloyd, NY to Ulster Park, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
11.3 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lloyd, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Ulster Park, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Lloyd to Ulster Park is 11.3 miles and takes about 16 minutes via US 9W, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip takes you across the Hudson River in New York, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Given its brief duration, it’s an ideal option for a quick transit or a day trip component without significant time commitment. You'll primarily be on well-maintained roads, making it a straightforward journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 11.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is a highway-focused drive, with 90% of the journey taking place on major roads. You'll spend the majority of your time on US 9W, experiencing a longest uninterrupted stretch of 8.2 miles on this highway. The road profile suggests a predominantly fast-paced experience, likely similar to a state highway or a minor interstate, with minimal time spent on slower, local roads. Expect a consistent driving rhythm for most of the trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 9W is the longest continuous segment at about 8.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 9W and NY 299. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 15 / South Riverside Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 15 / South Riverside Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Weeds Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Lily Lake Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 15 / South Riverside Road
Turn left onto CR 15 / South Riverside Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Weeds Mill Road
Turn left onto Weeds Mill Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Lily Lake Road
Turn right onto Lily Lake Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 9W
Turn left onto US 9W
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
11 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
CR 24 / Union Center Road
Turn left onto CR 24 / Union Center Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 9W | 8.2 mi | 10m |
| NY 299 | 2 mi | 2m |
| South Riverside Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Union Center Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ulster Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| New Paltz Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lily Lake Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Weeds Mill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 9W
— 8.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lloyd, NY and Ulster Park, NY.
1
Start on CR 12
472 ft
·
16 sec
·
New Paltz Road
2
Turn left onto CR 15
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Riverside Road
3
Turn left onto Weeds Mill Road
173 ft
·
7 sec
·
Weeds Mill Road
4
Turn right onto Lily Lake Road
437 ft
·
21 sec
·
Lily Lake Road
5
Turn right onto NY 299
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
NY 299
6
Turn left onto US 9W
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
US 9W
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Turn left onto CR 124
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Ulster Avenue
8
Turn left onto CR 24
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Union Center Road
9
Arrive at destination
CR 24
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.86 one way
$3.72 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.19 | $4.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.49 | $4.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Ulster Park, NY
Evening in Ulster Park on Friday
Local time
8:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°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
31 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
16m 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 Lloyd, NY to Ulster Park, NY covers 11.3 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 9W, NY 299, South Riverside Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.6 miles from Lloyd, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.86 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 16m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 15 / South Riverside Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Weeds Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Lily Lake Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Lloyd, NY to Ulster Park, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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