Cleveland, Ohio to Poughkeepsie: Road Trip Guide & Distance

401.7 miles 646.5 km · straight line
482.1 miles estimated 775.8 km · driving distance
9h 42min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
85° E bearing direction

How far is Cleveland, Ohio from Poughkeepsie?

The distance from Cleveland, Ohio to Poughkeepsie is 401.7 miles (646.5 km) as the crow flies. Poughkeepsie is located E of Cleveland, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 482.1 miles, taking about 9h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Cleveland, Ohio in Ohio and Poughkeepsie in New York.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cleveland, Ohio 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 Cleveland, Ohio to Poughkeepsie

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 42min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 38min $39–$72* Budget
Train ~9h 13min $58–$169* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cleveland, Ohio & Poughkeepsie

Quick Facts

Cleveland, Ohio
41.50°N, 81.69°W
America/New_York
199m 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 134 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients