New York to Poughkeepsie: Road Trip Guide & Distance

68.4 miles 110 km · straight line
85.9 miles actual route 138.2 km · driving distance
1h 57min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
N bearing direction

How far is New York from Poughkeepsie?

The distance from New York to Poughkeepsie is 68.4 miles (110 km) as the crow flies. Poughkeepsie is located N of New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 85.9 miles, taking about 1h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. 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 New York and Poughkeepsie. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from New York to Poughkeepsie

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 57min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 20min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 51min $10–$30* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New York & Poughkeepsie

Quick Facts

New York
40.71°N, 74.01°W
America/New_York
10m 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 23 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 364.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM