Origin
Mount Vernon, NY
Afternoon in Mount Vernon on Thursday
Local time
1:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Vernon, NY to Beacon, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
49.9 mi
80 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Vernon, NY
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Beacon, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Mount Vernon, NY to Beacon, NY covers 49.9 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NY 9A, Sprain Brook Parkway, Albany Post Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.7 miles on NY 9A. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 49.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Mount Vernon, NY to Beacon, NY covers 49.9 miles and takes about 1h 18m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NY 9A is the longest continuous segment at about 14.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Gramatan Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.9 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (Gramatan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Bronx River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (Sprain Brook Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Gramatan Avenue
Turn left onto Gramatan Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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Bronx River Parkway
Merge onto Bronx River Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Sprain Brook Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
17.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward NY 9A, NY 100 North
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 5
Toward NY 9A, NY 100 North
6
32.6 mi into trip
|
~48m in
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US 9 / Albany Post Road
Enter roundabout onto US 9 / Albany Post Road toward Fishkill
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward Fishkill
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mount Vernon, NY to Beacon, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Fishkill along the way.
Fishkill
32.6 mi in
|
~48m
|
via US 9
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 9A | 14.7 mi | 22m |
| Sprain Brook Parkway | 12.6 mi | 17m |
| Albany Post Road | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Breakneck Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| State Highway 9D | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| State Highway 403 | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Taconic State Parkway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
NY 9A
— 14.7 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon, NY and Beacon, NY.
1
Start on East Prospect Avenue
56 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Prospect Avenue
2
Turn left onto Gramatan Avenue
361 ft
·
13 sec
·
Gramatan Avenue
3
Turn right onto West 1st Street
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
West 1st Street
4
Turn right onto West Lincoln Avenue
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Lincoln Avenue
5
Turn left onto Oak Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Oak Street
6
Take the ramp
504 ft
·
12 sec
7
Merge onto Bronx River Parkway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Sprain Brook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on Taconic State Parkway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Taconic State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 5
Toward NY 9A, NY 100 North
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on NY 9A; NY 100
15 mi
·
22 min
·
NY 9A; NY 100
12
Turn left onto US 6; US 9; US 202
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 6; US 9; US 202
13
Enter roundabout onto US 9
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
Albany Post Road
Toward Fishkill
14
Continue on US 9
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Albany Post Road
Toward Fishkill
15
Turn left onto NY 403
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 403
16
Turn right onto NY 9D
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway
17
Continue on NY 9D
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 9D
18
Continue on NY 9D
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway
19
Continue on NY 9D
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
State Highway 9D
20
Continue on NY 9D
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Chestnut Street
21
Continue on NY 9D
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Morris Avenue
22
Continue on NY 9D
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 9D
23
Continue on NY 9D
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Breakneck Road
24
Continue on NY 9D
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Wolcott Avenue
25
Turn right onto Teller Avenue
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Teller Avenue
26
Turn left onto NY 52 Bus
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Main Street
27
Arrive at destination
NY 52 Bus
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.9 mi from Mount Vernon, NY · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.9 miles from Mount Vernon, 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
$8.21 one way
$16.43 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.88 | $17.76 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.67 | $19.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.02 | $22.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.19 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
1:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
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 18m 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 Mount Vernon, NY to Beacon, NY covers 49.9 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 9A, Sprain Brook Parkway, Albany Post Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.9 miles from Mount Vernon, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.21 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 49.9 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (Gramatan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Bronx River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (Sprain Brook Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Mount Vernon, NY to Beacon, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Fishkill along the way.
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.
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