Newport to Poughkeepsie drive

Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Newport to Poughkeepsie. If you're planning a road trip to Poughkeepsie, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.

9:00 am  start in Newport
drive for about 58 minutes

9:58 am  Mystic
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 10:58 am
drive for about 1.5 hours

12:21 pm  Bristol (Connecticut)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:21 pm
drive for about 46 minutes

2:08 pm  New Haven
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:08 pm
drive for about 1 hour

4:09 pm  Danbury
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 5:09 pm
drive for about 1 hour

6:20 pm  West Point (New York)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 7:20 pm
drive for about 48 minutes

8:08 pm  arrive in Poughkeepsie

driving ≈ 6 hours

This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.

Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questions because there's an entire community of travelers talking to each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is where you can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets, trip dates & more!

For example, here are some questions people have asked about Poughkeepsie. Click on any question to see answers from the community!

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Best free things to do in Poughkeepsie?  (3 answers)

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Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacation who wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning your next trip!

Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Poughkeepsie to Newport drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.

Looking for ideas for more destinations within driving distance of Newport? Try searching for places within 3 hours of Newport.

You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from Newport to Poughkeepsie. Or get a full Newport to Poughkeepsie flight plan.

Don't forget about exploring your own hometown with a staycation. You can also find some cool day trips or get away for a weekend. Maybe try typing in a faraway location like London, Hong Kong, or Sydney, and get inspired for your dream trip around the world.

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