Origin
Wappingers Falls, NY
Afternoon in Wappingers Falls on Thursday
Local time
4:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Wappingers Falls, NY to Dogtail Corners, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
45m
Distance
25.5 mi
41 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 42m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wappingers Falls, NY
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
The drive from Wappingers Falls, NY to Dogtail Corners, NY covers 25.5 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pleasant Ridge Road, NY 82, Myers Corners Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.2 miles on Pleasant Ridge Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 25.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 45m drive with frequent turns across 25.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pleasant Ridge Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near CR 93 / Myers Corners Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 25.5 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 0.6 miles (CR 93 / Myers Corners Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (NY 376 / State Highway 376): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (CR 29 / Clove Branch Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 93 / Myers Corners Road
Turn left onto CR 93 / Myers Corners Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
4.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
NY 376 / State Highway 376
Turn right onto NY 376 / State Highway 376
Navigation decision point
4
6.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CR 29 / Clove Branch Road
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 29 / Clove Branch Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
7.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
NY 82
At end of road, turn left onto NY 82
Navigation decision point
4
11.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
CR 21 / Noxon Road
Turn right onto CR 21 / Noxon Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Ridge Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| NY 82 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Myers Corners Road | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Bruzgul Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Wingdale Mountain Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Noxon Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Dogtail Corners Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Route 376 | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pleasant Ridge Road
— 4.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wappingers Falls, NY and Dogtail Corners, NY.
1
Start on US 9
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Albany Post Road
2
Turn left onto CR 93
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Myers Corners Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right onto NY 376
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
State Highway 376
4
Continue on NY 376
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 376
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on CR 29
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Hillside Lake Road
6
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 29
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Clove Branch Road
7
Turn left onto Creamery Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Creamery Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto NY 82
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
NY 82
9
Turn right onto CR 21
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Noxon Road
10
Continue on CR 21
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Bruzgul Road
11
Continue on CR 21
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Wingdale Mountain Road
12
Continue on CR 21
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Pleasant Ridge Road
13
Turn left onto NY 55
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
State Highway 55
14
Continue on NY 55
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
State Highway 55
15
Continue on NY 55
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverview Road
16
Turn left onto CR 22
196 ft
·
5 sec
·
Dogtail Corner
17
Continue on CR 22
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Berkshire Road
18
Turn right onto CR 22
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Dogtail Corners Road
19
Arrive at destination
East Mountain Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.20 one way
$8.39 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 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 | 7.6 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
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
Dogtail Corners, NY
Afternoon in Dogtail Corners on Thursday
Local time
4:32 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.
Road read
45m 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 Wappingers Falls, NY to Dogtail Corners, NY covers 25.5 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pleasant Ridge Road, NY 82, Myers Corners Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.7 miles from Wappingers Falls, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.20 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (CR 93 / Myers Corners Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (NY 376 / State Highway 376): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (CR 29 / Clove Branch Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Wappingers Falls, NY to Dogtail Corners, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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