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Trip from Beekman, NY to New Rochelle, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 20m

Distance

61.2 mi

98 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 14m ★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m

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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city in Westchester County, State of New York, United States, suburb of NYC

New Rochelle, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Beekman, NY to New Rochelle, NY covers 61.2 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 684, I 84, Taconic State Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.8 miles on I 684. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.07 one way before food or hotel costs.

About the Cities

Starting in Beekman, NY

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 61.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 20m highway drive covering 61.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 684 and I 84. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.8 miles on I 684.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 684 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 684 and I 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.2 miles you will encounter 19 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 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
23.2 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward I 684 South: White Plains

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 68A Toward I 684 South: White Plains
9
50.6 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Exit 1 Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
7
54.8 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Take the exit toward Mamaroneck

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 13A Toward Mamaroneck
7
56.6 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 95 South: New York City
8
60.3 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in

Take the exit toward North Avenue, Cedar Street, New Rochelle

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 16 Toward North Avenue, Cedar Street, New Rochelle

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Beekman, NY and New Rochelle, NY, road signs point toward New York City, Mamaroneck and Connecticut.

New York City

50.6 mi in | ~1h 2m

Mamaroneck

54.8 mi in | ~1h 8m

Connecticut

56.2 mi in | ~1h 11m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 684 26.8 mi 31m
I 84 15.5 mi 18m
Taconic State Parkway 4.3 mi 5m
New England Thruway 3.4 mi 4m
Beekman Road 3 mi 5m
Hutchinson River Parkway 2.7 mi 3m
Mamaroneck Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
Huguenot Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 684 — 26.8 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beekman, NY and New Rochelle, 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
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Use the left lane.
4

Merge onto Taconic State Parkway

4.3 mi · 5 min · Taconic State Parkway
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 84 East: Danbury
6

Merge onto I 84

15 mi · 18 min · I 84
7

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 68A Toward I 684 South: White Plains Use the right lane.
8

Merge onto I 684

27 mi · 31 min · I 684
9

Keep slight left at fork

1.5 mi · 2 min
Exit 1 Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City Use the straight lane.
10

Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway

2.7 mi · 3 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 54 sec
Exit 13A Toward Mamaroneck Use the right lane.
12

Turn straight onto Mamaroneck Avenue

1.1 mi · 2 min · Mamaroneck Avenue
13

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 95: New York City, Connecticut Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 95 South: New York City Use the slight right lane.
15

Merge onto I 95

3.4 mi · 4 min · New England Thruway
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min
Exit 16 Toward North Avenue, Cedar Street, New Rochelle Use the slight right lane.
17

Keep slight left at fork onto Cross Westchester Avenue

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Cross Westchester Avenue
18

Keep slight left at fork onto Cross Westchester Avenue

194 ft · 3 sec · Cross Westchester Avenue
Use the straight lane.
19

Continue on Cedar Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Cedar Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
20

Turn right onto US 1

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Huguenot Street
21

Turn left onto North Avenue

56 ft · 5 sec · North Avenue
22

Arrive at destination

North Avenue

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30.6 mi from Beekman, NY · 39m into the drive

census-designated place in Westchester County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bedford Hills, NY

31 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

Lake Carmel, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bedford Hills, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.6 miles from Beekman, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in New Rochelle, NY

The final approach into New Rochelle, 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

$10.07 one way

$20.15 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $10.89 $21.79
premium $4.92 $11.86 $23.72
diesel $5.61 $13.51 $27.02

Estimated Tolls: $0.24

New England Thruway (3.4 mi) $0.24

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Tolls

$0

Total

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.4 0 $6.43 $2.94
Efficient EV 15.3 0 $5.35 $2.45
EV Truck/SUV 24.5 0 $8.57 $3.92

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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

Late night in Beekman on Saturday

Local time

2:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Rochelle, NY

Late night in New Rochelle on Saturday

Local time

2:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°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.

Temperature spread

17 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 20m 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 New Rochelle, NY covers 61.2 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 684, I 84, Taconic State 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 30.6 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 $10.07 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 61.2 miles you will encounter 19 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 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Between Beekman, NY and New Rochelle, NY, road signs point toward New York City, Mamaroneck and Connecticut.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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