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Trip from Beekman, NY to East Flatbush, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 54m

Distance

85.1 mi

137 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 46m ★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

town in Dutchess County, New York, United States

Beekman, NY

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neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, USA

East Flatbush, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Beekman, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 85.1 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Beekman Road, Taconic State Parkway, I 84 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.01 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

42.6 miles from Beekman, 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 54m. Total distance: 85.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 54m 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 54m drive with frequent turns across 85.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Beekman Road 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 Beekman, NY to East Flatbush, NY is easy. At 1h 54m 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 Beekman, NY to East Flatbush, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Beekman Road
Taconic State Parkway
I 84 East
I 684 South
Hutchinson River Parkway
Hutchinson River Expressway
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
Whitestone Expressway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Beekman Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beekman, NY and East Flatbush, NY.

1

Start on the route

43 ft · 6 sec · the route
2

Turn right onto Beekman Road

3.0 mi · 5 min · Beekman Road
3

Take the ramp left

0.2 mi · 30 sec
4

Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

4.3 mi · 5 min · Taconic State Parkway
5

Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East: Danbury

0.3 mi · 48 sec · I 84 East: Danbury
6

Merge slight left

15 mi · 18 min
7

Take the exit slight right toward I 684 South: White Plains

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 684 South: White Plains
8

Merge slight right

27 mi · 31 min
9

Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City

1.5 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
10

Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway

7.7 mi · 10 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
11

Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

8.2 mi · 12 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
12

Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

1.2 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
13

Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
14

Continue on Whitestone Expressway

2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
15

Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

3.4 mi · 5 min · Van Wyck Expressway
16

Take the exit slight right toward NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie Robinson Parkway West

0.2 mi · 23 sec · NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie Robinson Parkway West
17

Keep slight left to continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West
18

Keep slight left to continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn
19

Continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway

4.8 mi · 8 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway
20

Keep slight right to continue on East New York Avenue

295 ft · 10 sec · East New York Avenue
21

Continue on Jamaica Avenue

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Jamaica Avenue
22

Continue on East New York Avenue

0.2 mi · 24 sec · East New York Avenue
23

Continue on Pacific Street

463 ft · 15 sec · Pacific Street
24

Turn left onto Sackman Street

364 ft · 10 sec · Sackman Street
25

Turn right onto East New York Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · East New York Avenue
26

Turn left onto Howard Avenue

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Howard Avenue
27

Continue on Tapscott Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Tapscott Street
28

Continue on Kings Highway

0.5 mi · 55 sec · Kings Highway
29

Turn slight right

135 ft · 5 sec
30

Turn straight onto Kings Highway

377 ft · 13 sec · Kings Highway
31

Turn right onto Linden Boulevard

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Linden Boulevard
32

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 42.6 miles from Beekman, 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 19 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 42.6 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 East Flatbush, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Beekman, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Beekman, NY

This is one driving day of about 85.1 miles and 1h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Beekman, 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 42.6 mi from Beekman, NY · 57m into the drive

county seat of Westchester County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

White Plains, NY

43 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.

Popular next leg

White Plains, NY to East Flatbush, NY

32.5 mi · 55m

Pacing Suggestions

Brewster, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

White Plains, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.6 miles from Beekman, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in East Flatbush, NY

The final approach into East Flatbush, 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

$14.01 one way

$28.02 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $15.15 $30.29
premium $4.92 $16.49 $32.99
diesel $5.61 $18.79 $37.58

Estimated Tolls: $6.55

Whitestone Bridge $6.55

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

$14

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.5 0 $8.94 $4.08
Efficient EV 21.3 0 $7.45 $3.40
EV Truck/SUV 34 0 $11.91 $5.45

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Beekman, NY

Afternoon in Beekman on Thursday

Local time

12:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Flatbush, NY

Afternoon in East Flatbush on Thursday

Local time

12:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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.

Temperature spread

7 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 54m 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 Beekman, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 85.1 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Beekman Road, Taconic State Parkway, I 84 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.6 miles from Beekman, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.01 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 Beekman, NY to East Flatbush, NY is easy. At 1h 54m 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 Beekman, NY to East Flatbush, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Beekman, NY to East Flatbush, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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