Origin
Saugerties, NY
Afternoon in Saugerties on Thursday
Local time
4:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saugerties, NY to Pataukunk, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
43m
Distance
31.6 mi
51 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
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.
Saugerties, NY
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Pataukunk, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Saugerties, NY to Pataukunk, NY covers 31.6 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 US 209, Burt Street, Samsonville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.5 miles on US 209. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 31.6 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 (71%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 43m highway drive covering 31.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 209 and Burt Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 22.5 miles on US 209.
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 209 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 209 and Burt Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 9W; NY 32 / Partition Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Saugerties, NY to Pataukunk, NY is easy. At 43m with 71% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 9W; NY 32 / Partition Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 9W; NY 32 / Hill Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 9W; NY 32 / Burt Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 9W; NY 32 / Partition Street
Turn right onto US 9W; NY 32 / Partition Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 9W; NY 32 / Hill Street
Turn left onto US 9W; NY 32 / Hill Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.9 mi into trip
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~1m in
|
US 9W; NY 32 / Burt Street
Turn right onto US 9W; NY 32 / Burt Street
Navigation decision point
3
7.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 209
Merge onto US 209
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
30.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
CR 3 / Samsonville Road
Turn right onto CR 3 / Samsonville Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 209 | 22.5 mi | 27m |
| Burt Street | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| Samsonville Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Partition Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Hill Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 209
— 22.5 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saugerties, NY and Pataukunk, NY.
1
Start on NY 32
149 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 9W; NY 32
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Partition Street
3
Turn left onto US 9W; NY 32
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Hill Street
4
Continue on US 9W; NY 32
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Church Street
5
Turn right onto US 9W; NY 32
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Burt Street
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
7
Merge onto US 209
23 mi
·
27 min
·
US 209
8
Turn right onto CR 3
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Samsonville Road
9
Arrive at destination
CR 3
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.20 one way
$10.40 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.62 | $11.25 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.12 | $12.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Pataukunk, NY
Afternoon in Pataukunk on Thursday
Local time
4:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
33°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
1 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
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 Saugerties, NY to Pataukunk, NY covers 31.6 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 209, Burt Street, Samsonville 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 15.8 miles from Saugerties, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.20 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 Saugerties, NY to Pataukunk, NY is easy. At 43m with 71% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 9W; NY 32 / Partition Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 9W; NY 32 / Hill Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 9W; NY 32 / Burt Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Saugerties, NY to Pataukunk, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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