Origin
Poughkeepsie, NY
Afternoon in Poughkeepsie on Thursday
Local time
4:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Poughkeepsie, NY to Dogtail Corners, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
43m
Distance
24.1 mi
39 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Poughkeepsie, NY to Dogtail Corners, NY covers 24.1 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 55, Pleasant Ridge Road, Bruzgul Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.8 miles on State Highway 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 24.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m 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 43m drive with frequent turns across 24.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.8 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 0.1 miles in near US 44; NY 55 / Church Street.
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 43m drive. You will face about 9 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 (US 44; NY 55 / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (State Highway 55): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7 miles (State Highway 55): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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
|
US 44; NY 55 / Church Street
Turn left onto US 44; NY 55 / Church Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
State Highway 55
Enter roundabout onto State Highway 55
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
State Highway 55
Enter roundabout onto State Highway 55
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
7.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
State Highway 55
Enter roundabout onto State Highway 55
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
22.7 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
CR 22 / Dogtail Corner
Turn left onto CR 22 / Dogtail Corner
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 55 | 6.8 mi | 11m |
| Pleasant Ridge Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Bruzgul Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Wingdale Mountain Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Freedom Plains Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Manchester Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Dogtail Corners Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Riverview Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 55
— 6.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poughkeepsie, NY and Dogtail Corners, NY.
1
Start on Reservoir Square
372 ft
·
12 sec
·
Reservoir Square
2
Continue on South Clinton Street
295 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Clinton Street
3
Turn left onto US 44; NY 55
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Church Street
4
Turn straight onto US 44; NY 55
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Baker Street
5
Continue on US 44; NY 55
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Haight Avenue
6
Continue on NY 55
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Haight Avenue
7
Continue on NY 55
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Manchester Road
8
Continue on NY 55
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Freedom Plains Road
9
Continue on NY 55
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 55
10
Enter roundabout onto State Highway 55
71 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Highway 55
11
Continue on State Highway 55
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
State Highway 55
12
Enter roundabout onto State Highway 55
99 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Highway 55
13
Continue on State Highway 55
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Highway 55
14
Enter roundabout onto State Highway 55
100 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Highway 55
15
Continue on State Highway 55
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 55
16
Turn left onto CR 21
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Bruzgul Road
17
Continue on CR 21
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Wingdale Mountain Road
18
Continue on CR 21
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Pleasant Ridge Road
19
Turn left onto NY 55
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
State Highway 55
20
Continue on NY 55
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
State Highway 55
21
Continue on NY 55
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverview Road
22
Turn left onto CR 22
196 ft
·
5 sec
·
Dogtail Corner
23
Continue on CR 22
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Berkshire Road
24
Turn right onto CR 22
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Dogtail Corners Road
25
Arrive at destination
East Mountain Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.97 one way
$7.93 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
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
Dogtail Corners, NY
Afternoon in Dogtail Corners on Thursday
Local time
4:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
10 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
43m 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 Poughkeepsie, NY to Dogtail Corners, NY covers 24.1 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 55, Pleasant Ridge Road, Bruzgul Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.1 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.97 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 43m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 44; NY 55 / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (State Highway 55): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7 miles (State Highway 55): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Poughkeepsie, NY to Dogtail Corners, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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