Amsterdam, New York to Poughkeepsie: Road Trip Guide & Distance

86.6 miles 139.4 km · straight line
108.3 miles estimated 174.3 km · driving distance
2h 11min estimated drive time
$10 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
171° S bearing direction

How far is Amsterdam, New York from Poughkeepsie?

The distance from Amsterdam, New York to Poughkeepsie is 86.6 miles (139.4 km) as the crow flies. Poughkeepsie is located S of Amsterdam, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 108.3 miles, taking about 2h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Amsterdam, New York and Poughkeepsie. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Amsterdam, New York to Poughkeepsie

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 11min $10 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 37min $9–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 4min $13–$38* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Amsterdam, New York & Poughkeepsie

Quick Facts

Amsterdam, New York
42.94°N, 74.19°W
America/New_York
110m elevation
Poughkeepsie
41.70°N, 73.92°W
America/New_York
62m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 29 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 287.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients