Drive Time
1h 33m
Distance
68.5 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
The drive from Astoria, NY to Beacon, NY covers 68.5 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Astoria Boulevard, 33rd Street, Astoria Boulevard North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
34.2 miles from Astoria, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 33m drive with frequent turns across 68.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Astoria, NY to Beacon, NY is easy. At 1h 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Astoria, NY to Beacon, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Astoria Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 33rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Astoria Boulevard North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hoyt Avenue North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 278 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Manhattan | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Robert F | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harlem River Drive North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria, NY and Beacon, NY.
Start on 12th Street
Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
Turn left onto 33rd Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto Astoria Boulevard North
Continue on Hoyt Avenue North
Take the ramp straight toward I 278 East
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward Manhattan, Randalls Island
Keep slight left to continue on Manhattan, Randalls Island
Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Keep slight right to continue on Harlem River Drive North, 125th Street, 2nd Avenue
Keep slight right to continue on Harlem River Drive North
Merge slight right onto Harlem River Drive
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge, Amsterdam Avenue, West 179 Street
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge (Upper Level)
Merge slight left onto Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Continue straight
Keep slight left
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus
Merge slight right
Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
Merge slight left
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
Take the exit slight right toward I 84, NY 300, NY 17K: Scranton, Newburgh
Keep slight left to continue on I 84, NY 300: Danbury, Scranton
Continue straight
Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East: Danbury
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward NY 9D: Beacon, Wappingers Falls
Continue on NY 9D: Beacon, Wappingers Falls
Turn right onto North Road
Continue on North Avenue
Turn left onto Main Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 68.5 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.2 miles or 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beacon, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Astoria, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Astoria, NY
This is one driving day of about 68.5 miles and 1h 33m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.2 mi from Astoria, NY · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 68.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 34.2 miles from Astoria, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Beacon, 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 Beacon, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$11.15 one way
$22.30 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $10.38 | $20.77 |
| premium | $4.15 | $11.19 | $22.38 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.22 | $30.44 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
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
$11
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.19 | $3.29 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.59 | $4.38 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Afternoon in Astoria on Saturday
Local time
3:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Beacon on Saturday
Local time
3:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
34 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.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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