Drive Time
7h 20m
Distance
365.9 mi
589 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$60
one way
Photo: Renan Tagliaferro
The drive from Amherst, NY to Beekman, NY covers 365.9 miles and takes about 7h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New York State Thruway, Taconic State Parkway, State Highway 82 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 305.7 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $59.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
182.9 miles from Amherst, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 32m into the drive .
Expect a 7h 20m drive with frequent turns across 365.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 365.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 274.7 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 309.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East: Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward NY 23: Catskill, Cairo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward Catskill, Hudson, Tannersville, Hunter, Windham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward NY 23 East: Hudson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Between Amherst, NY and Beekman, NY, road signs point toward Boston, Cairo, Catskill, Hudson, Tannersville and Hunter - among others.
Boston
Cairo
Catskill
Hudson
Tannersville
Hunter
Windham
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 305.7 mi | 5h 53m |
| Taconic State Parkway | 38.1 mi | 51m |
| State Highway 82 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Claverack Road | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Beekman Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Youngmann Expressway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 23 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Rip Van Winkle Bridge | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst, NY and Beekman, NY.
Start on NY 263
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 290
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 90
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto CR 23B
Take the exit
Continue on NY 23
Continue on NY 23
Enter roundabout onto NY 9G; NY 23
Continue on NY 9G; NY 23
Continue on NY 23
Continue on US 9; 23
Turn straight onto NY 82
Take the ramp
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
Take the exit
Turn left onto CR 9
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 182.9 miles or 3h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beekman, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Amherst, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Amherst, NY
This is one driving day of about 365.9 miles and 7h 20m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 182.9 mi from Amherst, NY · 3h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
183 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 182.9 miles from Amherst, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 305.7 miles.
The final approach into Beekman, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Beekman, NY.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$59.57 one way
$119.13 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $64.55 | $129.10 |
| premium | $4.88 | $70.34 | $140.68 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $81.29 | $162.58 |
Estimated Tolls: $15.29
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$60
Tolls
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$100–$125
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 128 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 109.8 | 1 | $38.42 | $17.56 |
| Efficient EV | 91.5 | 1 | $32.02 | $14.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 146.4 | 1 | $51.23 | $23.42 |
Gas CO2
128 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Amherst on Saturday
Local time
8:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Beekman on Saturday
Local time
8:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
48°F
Albany, NY
183 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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