Origin
Beacon, NY
Afternoon in Beacon on Thursday
Local time
4:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Beacon, NY to White Plains, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
40.3 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beacon, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
White Plains, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Beacon, NY to White Plains, NY covers 40.3 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 6, Taconic State Parkway, Albany Post Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.9 miles on US 6. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 40.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 5m highway drive covering 40.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 6 and Taconic State Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.9 miles on US 6.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 6 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 6 and Taconic State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near NY 9D / Wolcott Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.3 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (NY 9D / Wolcott Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (NY 9D / State Highway 9D): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 17.4 miles (US 6; US 9; US 202): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NY 9D / Wolcott Avenue
Turn left onto NY 9D / Wolcott Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
7.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
NY 9D / State Highway 9D
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 9D / State Highway 9D
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
17.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 6; US 9; US 202
Enter roundabout onto US 6; US 9; US 202 toward Peekskill
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward Peekskill
6
34.6 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
Taconic State Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Taconic State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
37.5 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward I 287, NY 22: Broadway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 287, NY 22: Broadway
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Beacon, NY and White Plains, NY, road signs point toward Peekskill and New York City.
Peekskill
17.4 mi in
|
~29m
|
via US 6; US 9; US 202
New York City
32.2 mi in
|
~52m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 6 | 14.9 mi | 23m |
| Taconic State Parkway | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Albany Post Road | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Breakneck Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| North Broadway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| State Highway 9D | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| State Highway 403 | 2.3 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
US 6
— 14.9 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beacon, NY and White Plains, NY.
1
Start on NY 52 Bus
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Teller Avenue
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Teller Avenue
3
Turn left onto NY 9D
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Wolcott Avenue
4
Continue on NY 9D
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Breakneck Road
5
Continue on NY 9D
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 9D
6
Continue on NY 9D
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Morris Avenue
7
Continue on NY 9D
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Chestnut Street
8
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 9D
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
State Highway 9D
9
Continue on NY 9D
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway
10
Continue on NY 9D
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 9D
11
Continue on NY 9D
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway
12
Turn left onto NY 403
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 403
13
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 403
425 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Highway 403
14
Merge onto US 9
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Albany Post Road
15
Enter roundabout onto US 6; US 9; US 202
201 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 6; US 9; US 202
Toward Peekskill
16
Continue on US 6; US 9; US 202
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
US 6; US 9; US 202
Toward Peekskill
17
Continue on US 6; US 9; US 202
15 mi
·
23 min
·
US 6; US 9; US 202
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward New York City
19
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Taconic State Parkway
20
Keep slight right at fork onto Taconic State Parkway
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Taconic State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
346 ft
·
14 sec
Toward I 287, NY 22: Broadway
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on North Broadway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Broadway
23
Continue on NY 22
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn left onto NY 119
97 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
25
Arrive at destination
NY 119
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.1 mi from Beacon, NY · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Beacon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in White Plains, NY
The final approach into White Plains, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.63 one way
$13.27 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.17 | $14.35 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.81 | $15.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Destination
White Plains, NY
Afternoon in White Plains on Thursday
Local time
4:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
1h 5m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Beacon, NY to White Plains, NY covers 40.3 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 6, Taconic State Parkway, Albany Post Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.1 miles from Beacon, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.63 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.3 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (NY 9D / Wolcott Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (NY 9D / State Highway 9D): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 17.4 miles (US 6; US 9; US 202): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Between Beacon, NY and White Plains, NY, road signs point toward Peekskill and New York City.
Yes. Nearby national parks include General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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