Northampton, Massachusetts to Poughkeepsie: Road Trip Guide & Distance

78.6 miles 126.5 km · straight line
98.2 miles estimated 158.1 km · driving distance
1h 59min estimated drive time
$9 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
237° WSW bearing direction

How far is Northampton, Massachusetts from Poughkeepsie?

The distance from Northampton, Massachusetts to Poughkeepsie is 78.6 miles (126.5 km) as the crow flies. Poughkeepsie is located WSW of Northampton, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 98.2 miles, taking about 1h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States — Northampton, Massachusetts in Massachusetts and Poughkeepsie in New York.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Northampton, Massachusetts 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 Northampton, Massachusetts to Poughkeepsie

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 59min $9 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 23min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 53min $12–$34* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Northampton, Massachusetts & Poughkeepsie

Quick Facts

Northampton, Massachusetts
42.33°N, 72.64°W
America/New_York
76m 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 26 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 316.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients