Origin
Beacon, NY
Afternoon in Beacon on Thursday
Local time
4:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Beacon, NY to Borough Park, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 55m
Distance
72.3 mi
116 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beacon, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Borough Park, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Beacon, NY to Borough Park, NY covers 72.3 miles and takes about 1h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Avenue, North Road, I 84 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.90 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.
Midpoint
36.1 miles from Beacon, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 72.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 55m drive with frequent turns across 72.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Beacon, NY to Borough Park, NY is easy. At 1h 55m 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 Beacon, NY to Borough Park, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Avenue | — | — |
| North Road | — | — |
| I 84 West | — | — |
| I 87 | — | — |
| I 87 South | — | — |
| New York State Thruway | — | — |
| I 287 South | — | — |
| NJ 17 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beacon, NY and Borough Park, NY.
1
Start on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto North Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Avenue
3
Continue on North Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Road
4
Take the ramp left toward I 84 West, NY 52 West: Newburgh Beacon Bridge, Newburgh
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 84 West, NY 52 West: Newburgh Beacon Bridge, Newburgh
5
Merge slight left
4.6 mi
·
5 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 87: New York City, Albany, New York State Thruway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 87: New York City, Albany, New York State Thruway
7
Continue straight
427 ft
·
10 sec
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York City
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 87 South: New York City
9
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
29 mi
·
33 min
·
New York State Thruway
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
11
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
12
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
23 mi
·
29 min
·
NJ 17 South: Mahwah
13
Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
NJ 3 East: New York
14
Merge slight left
4.2 mi
·
4 min
15
Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
16
Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Tonnelle Avenue
17
Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
18
Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
19
Continue on 12th Street Viaduct
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
20
Continue on 12th Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
21
Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
22
Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A
430 ft
·
15 sec
·
NY 9A
23
Turn slight left onto Laight Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Laight Street
24
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Street
25
Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
26
Continue on Gowanus Expressway
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
27
Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
28
Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 East TRUCK: 10th Avenue, 11th Avenue, Jewish Children's Museum, Brooklyn Children's Museum
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
NY 27 East TRUCK: 10th Avenue, 11th Avenue, Jewish Children's Museum, Brooklyn Children's Museum
29
Turn right onto 10th Avenue
262 ft
·
12 sec
·
10th Avenue
30
Turn left onto McDonald Avenue
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
McDonald Avenue
31
Turn right onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Fort Hamilton Parkway
32
Turn left onto New Utrecht Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
New Utrecht Avenue
33
Turn slight right onto 12th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
12th Avenue
34
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.1 miles from Beacon, NY, or about 57m into the drive.
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 16 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.1 miles or 57m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Borough Park, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Beacon, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Beacon, NY
This is one driving day of about 72.3 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Beacon, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.1 mi from Beacon, NY · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.1 miles from Beacon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Borough Park, NY
The final approach into Borough Park, 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
$11.90 one way
$23.80 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $12.87 | $25.74 |
| premium | $4.92 | $14.01 | $28.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.96 | $31.93 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
$0.00
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
$12
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.59 | $3.47 |
| Efficient EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.12 | $4.63 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Borough Park, NY
Afternoon in Borough Park on Thursday
Local time
4:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
36 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
1h 55m 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 Borough Park, NY covers 72.3 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Avenue, North Road, I 84 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.1 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 $11.90 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.
The drive from Beacon, NY to Borough Park, NY is easy. At 1h 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Beacon, NY to Borough Park, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Beacon, NY to Borough Park, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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