Origin
Rensselaer, NY
Afternoon in Rensselaer on Friday
Local time
4:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
15.1 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rensselaer, NY
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Denault Corners, NY
Agastya Garg
The drive from Rensselaer, NY to Denault Corners, NY covers 15.1 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 Luther Road, Red Mill Road, State Highway 150 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.1 miles on Luther Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 15.1 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 (15%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Expect a 27m drive with frequent turns across 15.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (NY 151 / Third Avenue): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Broadway
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto NY 151 / Third Avenue
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto NY 150 / State Highway 150
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto NY 43; NY 66 / State Highway 43
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Luther Road | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Red Mill Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 150 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Methodist Farm Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Biittig Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 1st Dyke Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Sheer Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Third Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Rensselaer, NY and Denault Corners, NY.
Start on this road
Turn left
Turn left onto Broadway
Turn left onto NY 151
Turn right onto High Street
Continue on CR 63
At end of road, turn right onto NY 151
Enter roundabout onto NY 151
Continue on NY 151
At end of road, turn left onto NY 150
Turn right onto Biittig Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Biittig Road
Turn right onto CR 52
Turn straight onto 1st Dyke Road
Continue on 1st Dyke Road
Continue on Methodist Farm Road
At end of road, turn right onto NY 43; NY 66
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$2.49 one way
$4.97 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.69 | $5.38 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.93 | $5.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Rensselaer on Friday
Local time
4:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Denault Corners on Friday
Local time
4:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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