Origin
Beekman, NY
Evening in Beekman on Sunday
Local time
5:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beekman, NY to Manhattan, NY
Drive Time
1h 39m
Distance
68.5 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 32m
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6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beekman, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Manhattan, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Traveling from Beekman to Manhattan covers approximately 68.1 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 22 minutes. Because of the relatively short distance, this trip is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend around $11 on fuel for the journey, making it a budget-friendly option for a trip within the Northeast. By utilizing Beekman Road, the Taconic State Parkway, and the Saw Mill Parkway, you will transition from the rural landscapes of Dutchess County into the dense urban environment of New York City. Whether you are heading into the city for business or leisure, this route provides a direct path that balances local road navigation with parkway travel.
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 Beekman, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route features a 0% highway share, relying instead on parkways that offer a different pace than standard freeways. You will spend your time navigating the winding sections of the Taconic and Saw Mill parkways, which feel more technical than open-road cruising. Because the route is composed of these secondary arteries, the drive remains engaging and requires you to be responsive to the road's curves. Prepare for a transition from the lower-traffic stretches near Beekman to the more congested, intricate roads as you approach the city limits.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Taconic State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 37.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Taconic State Parkway and Saw Mill River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 9 / Beekman Road.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 68.5 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: near the start (CR 9 / Beekman Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.1 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR 9 / Beekman Road
Turn right onto CR 9 / Beekman Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
40.6 mi into trip
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~56m in
Take the exit toward Saw Mill Parkway, Yonkers
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward Saw Mill Parkway, Yonkers
7
41.1 mi into trip
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~57m in
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Saw Mill River Parkway
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
7
56.9 mi into trip
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~1h 19m in
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HH / Henry Hudson Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto HH / Henry Hudson Parkway toward Henry Hudson Parkway South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward Henry Hudson Parkway South
7
67.1 mi into trip
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~1h 34m in
Take the exit toward Boat Basin, Metropolitan Museum of Art, American Museum of Natural History, Children's Museum Of Manhattan, JCC in Manhattan, Lincoln Center, New York Historical Society, New York Institute of Technology
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Boat Basin, Metropolitan Museum of Art,...
Towns Along This Route
Between Beekman, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward Yonkers and Henry Hudson Parkway South.
Yonkers
40.6 mi in
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~56m
Henry Hudson Parkway South
56.9 mi in
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~1h 19m
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via HH
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Taconic State Parkway | 37.3 mi | 50m |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 15.5 mi | 21m |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 10.5 mi | 16m |
| Beekman Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| West 86th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 79th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 86th Street Transverse | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Taconic State Parkway
— 37.3 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beekman, NY and Manhattan, NY.
1
Start on this road
42 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto CR 9
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Beekman Road
Use the none lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
37 mi
·
50 min
·
Taconic State Parkway
Use the none lane.
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 3
Toward Saw Mill Parkway, Yonkers
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
Use the none lane.
7
Continue on HH
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto HH
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
Toward Henry Hudson Parkway South
Use the none lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Boat Basin, Metropolitan Museum of Art, American Museum of Natural History, Children's Museum Of Manhattan, JCC in Manhattan, Lincoln Center, New York Historical Society, New York Institute of Technology
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on West 79th Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
West 79th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Broadway
12
Turn right onto West 86th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 86th Street
13
Continue on 86th Street Transverse
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
86th Street Transverse
Toward East Side
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
86th Street Transverse
Trip Plan
Given the duration of 1 hour and 22 minutes, you have significant flexibility in your schedule, allowing you to depart whenever it suits your plans. Since there are no designated stops on this 68.1-mile path, be sure to fuel up your vehicle before departing, keeping the $11 estimated cost in mind for your budget. Pay close attention to traffic patterns on the Saw Mill Parkway, as these parkways can experience localized backups that might extend your total travel time. If you prefer a smoother experience, try to time your departure to avoid peak morning or evening rush hours in the suburban zones. Since this is a short trip, you can easily complete it in one go without needing to plan for rest breaks or mid-journey stops.
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 34.2 miles from Beekman, NY, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.3 miles.
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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.2 miles or 48m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Manhattan, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Beekman, NY
This is one driving day of about 68.5 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Beekman, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Taconic State Parkway for about 37.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.2 mi from Beekman, NY · 48m 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 68.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.2 miles from Beekman, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Manhattan, NY
The final approach into Manhattan, 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 Manhattan, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.15 one way
$22.30 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $12.08 | $24.17 |
| premium | $4.88 | $13.17 | $26.34 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.22 | $30.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
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.
Destination
Manhattan, NY
Evening in Manhattan on Sunday
Local time
5:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
16 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 39m 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 Manhattan, NY covers 68.5 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Taconic State Parkway, Saw Mill River Parkway, Henry Hudson Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.2 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 $11.15 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 is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 68.5 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 9 / Beekman Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.1 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Beekman, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward Yonkers and Henry Hudson Parkway South.
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