Origin
Brooklyn, NY
Afternoon in Brooklyn on Thursday
Local time
2:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brooklyn, NY to Beacon, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 49m
Distance
78.6 mi
126 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 41m
★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 6m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 56m
5 PM
2h 5m
8 PM
1h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooklyn, NY
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Beacon, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Brooklyn, NY to Beacon, NY covers 78.6 miles and takes about 1h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Snyder Avenue, Rogers Avenue, Linden Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.94 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
39.3 miles from Brooklyn, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 78.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 49m 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 49m drive with frequent turns across 78.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 49 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Snyder 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 Brooklyn, NY to Beacon, NY is easy. At 1h 49m 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 Brooklyn, NY to Beacon, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Snyder Avenue | — | — |
| Rogers Avenue | — | — |
| Linden Boulevard | — | — |
| Caton Avenue | — | — |
| Saint Pauls Place | — | — |
| Parkside Avenue | — | — |
| Park Circle | — | — |
| Fort Hamilton Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Snyder Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, NY and Beacon, NY.
1
Start on Nostrand Avenue
433 ft
·
21 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
2
Turn right onto Snyder Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Snyder Avenue
3
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Rogers Avenue
4
Turn left onto Linden Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
5
Turn slight right onto Caton Avenue
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Caton Avenue
6
Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Saint Pauls Place
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Parkside Avenue
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Circle
266 ft
·
5 sec
·
Park Circle
9
Exit the rotary onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
33 ft
·
1 sec
·
Fort Hamilton Parkway
10
Keep slight right to continue on Ocean Parkway
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Ocean Parkway
11
Take the ramp straight toward NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
12
Merge slight left onto Prospect Expressway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Prospect Expressway
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
14
Merge slight left onto Gowanus Expressway
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
15
Keep slight left to continue on Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
16
Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge
230 ft
·
11 sec
·
NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge
17
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Street
18
Turn right onto Vestry Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Vestry Street
19
Turn left onto Hudson Street
374 ft
·
18 sec
·
Hudson Street
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
407 ft
·
14 sec
·
I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
21
Merge slight left onto Holland Tunnel
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Holland Tunnel
22
Continue on 14th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
14th Street
23
Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
14th Street Viaduct
24
Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 139 Lower Level
25
Continue on Pulaski Skyway
407 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pulaski Skyway
26
Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
420 ft
·
14 sec
·
US 1-9 North: Secausus
27
Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
28
Turn straight
4.3 mi
·
5 min
29
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
NJ 17 North: Rutherford
30
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 North: Rutherford
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
NJ 17 North: Rutherford
31
Merge slight left
3.3 mi
·
3 min
32
Continue straight
4.2 mi
·
4 min
33
Continue straight
4.1 mi
·
5 min
34
Continue straight
7.3 mi
·
9 min
35
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
36
Continue straight
3.3 mi
·
4 min
37
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
38
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
30 mi
·
34 min
·
I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
39
Take the exit slight right toward I 84, NY 300, NY 17K: Scranton, Newburgh
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
I 84, NY 300, NY 17K: Scranton, Newburgh
40
Keep slight left to continue on I 84, NY 300: Danbury, Scranton
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 84, NY 300: Danbury, Scranton
41
Continue straight
486 ft
·
12 sec
42
Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East: Danbury
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 84 East: Danbury
43
Merge slight left
4.6 mi
·
5 min
44
Take the exit slight right toward NY 9D: Beacon, Wappingers Falls
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
NY 9D: Beacon, Wappingers Falls
45
Continue on NY 9D: Beacon, Wappingers Falls
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
NY 9D: Beacon, Wappingers Falls
46
Turn right onto North Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Road
47
Continue on North Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Avenue
48
Turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
49
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 39.3 miles from Brooklyn, NY, or about 54m 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 17 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.3 miles or 54m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beacon, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Brooklyn, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brooklyn, NY
This is one driving day of about 78.6 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Brooklyn, 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 39.3 mi from Brooklyn, NY · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.3 miles from Brooklyn, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Beacon, NY
The final approach into Beacon, 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
$12.94 one way
$25.88 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $13.99 | $27.98 |
| premium | $4.92 | $15.23 | $30.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.35 | $34.71 |
Estimated Tolls: $32.00
George Washington Bridge
$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
$13
Tolls
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.5 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 | 23.6 | 0 | $8.25 | $3.77 |
| Efficient EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.88 | $3.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.4 | 0 | $11.00 | $5.03 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Beacon, NY
Afternoon in Beacon on Thursday
Local time
2:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
57°F
Ramapo, NY
39 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 49m 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 Brooklyn, NY to Beacon, NY covers 78.6 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Snyder Avenue, Rogers Avenue, Linden Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.3 miles from Brooklyn, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.94 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 Brooklyn, NY to Beacon, NY is easy. At 1h 49m 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 Brooklyn, NY to Beacon, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brooklyn, NY to Beacon, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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