Origin
New Paltz, NY
Morning in New Paltz on Saturday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Paltz, NY to Ellenville, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
22.5 mi
36 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Paltz, NY
Beth Fitzpatrick
Ellenville, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Paltz, NY to Ellenville, NY covers 22.5 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, New Paltz-Minnewaska Road, United States Highway 209 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.6 miles on Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in New Paltz, NY
Full guide →New Paltz is a city in Ulster County, New York State. This article also covers the small town of Gardiner, less than 7 miles to the southwest.
Arriving in Ellenville, NY
Full guide →Founded 1805
Ellenville is a village within the town of Wawarsing, in Ulster County, part of the Catskills region in New York State. Ellenville is near the intersection of routes NY 52 and US 209.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 22.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 31m drive with frequent turns across 22.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 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 10.6 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 around 6 miles in near US 44; NY 55 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from New Paltz, NY to Ellenville, NY is easy. At 31m with 23% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles (US 44; NY 55 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.3 miles (US 209; NY 55 / United States Highway 209): Navigation decision point; at 22.5 miles (NY 52 / Center Street): 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
6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 44; NY 55 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 44; NY 55 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
16.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 209; NY 55 / United States Highway 209
At end of road, turn left onto US 209; NY 55 / United States Highway 209
Navigation decision point
4
22.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
NY 52 / Center Street
Turn right onto NY 52 / Center Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 10.6 mi | 16m |
| New Paltz-Minnewaska Road | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| United States Highway 209 | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Center Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 10.6 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Paltz, NY and Ellenville, NY.
1
Start on NY 32; NY 299
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on NY 299
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
New Paltz-Minnewaska Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 44; NY 55
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Main Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 209; NY 55
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
United States Highway 209
5
Continue on US 209
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
6
Turn right onto NY 52
57 ft
·
0 sec
·
Center Street
7
Arrive at destination
NY 52
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.70 one way
$7.41 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.00 | $8.01 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Ellenville, NY
Morning in Ellenville on Saturday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°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
2 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
31m 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 New Paltz, NY to Ellenville, NY covers 22.5 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, New Paltz-Minnewaska Road, United States Highway 209. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.3 miles from New Paltz, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.70 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 New Paltz, NY to Ellenville, NY is easy. At 31m with 23% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles (US 44; NY 55 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.3 miles (US 209; NY 55 / United States Highway 209): Navigation decision point; at 22.5 miles (NY 52 / Center Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from New Paltz, NY to Ellenville, 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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