Origin
Plattekill, NY
Afternoon in Plattekill on Thursday
Local time
4:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plattekill, NY to Ulster Park, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
24.5 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plattekill, NY
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Ulster Park, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Plattekill, NY to Ulster Park, NY covers 24.5 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 Highway 32, US 9W, NY 299 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.6 miles on State Highway 32. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 24.5 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 (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 37m highway drive covering 24.5 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 32 and US 9W. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.6 miles on State Highway 32.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 32 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 32 and US 9W. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Old Firehouse 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 37m 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: near the start (Old Firehouse Road): Navigation decision point; near the start (NY 32 / State Highway 32): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (CR 17 / South Putt Corners 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 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Old Firehouse Road
Turn right onto Old Firehouse Road
Navigation decision point
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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NY 32 / State Highway 32
Turn right onto NY 32 / State Highway 32
Navigation decision point
3
8.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
CR 17 / South Putt Corners Road
Turn right onto CR 17 / South Putt Corners Road
Navigation decision point
4
15.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 9W
Turn left onto US 9W
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
24.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
CR 24 / Union Center Road
Turn left onto CR 24 / Union Center Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 32 | 8.6 mi | 14m |
| US 9W | 8.2 mi | 10m |
| NY 299 | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| South Putt Corners Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Union Center Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ulster Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old Firehouse Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 32
— 8.6 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plattekill, NY and Ulster Park, NY.
1
Start on CR 13
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
Plattekill Turnpike
2
Turn right onto Old Firehouse Road
164 ft
·
5 sec
·
Old Firehouse Road
3
Turn right onto NY 32
8.6 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 32
4
Turn right onto CR 17
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Putt Corners Road
5
Turn right onto NY 299
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Main Street
6
Continue on NY 299
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
NY 299
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto US 9W
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
US 9W
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Turn left onto CR 124
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Ulster Avenue
9
Turn left onto CR 24
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Union Center Road
10
Arrive at destination
CR 24
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.03 one way
$8.07 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Ulster Park, NY
Afternoon in Ulster Park on Thursday
Local time
4:50 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
32 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
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 Plattekill, NY to Ulster Park, NY covers 24.5 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 Highway 32, US 9W, NY 299. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.3 miles from Plattekill, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.03 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 37m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Old Firehouse Road): Navigation decision point; near the start (NY 32 / State Highway 32): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (CR 17 / South Putt Corners Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Plattekill, NY to Ulster Park, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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