Origin
Sheepshead Bay, NY
Late night in Sheepshead Bay on Thursday
Local time
12:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Beacon, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 55m
Distance
81.9 mi
132 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sheepshead Bay, NY
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Beacon, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Beacon, NY covers 81.9 miles and takes about 1h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ocean Avenue, Avenue P, Coney Island Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.48 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
41 miles from Sheepshead Bay, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 55m drive with frequent turns across 81.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ocean 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Beacon, NY is easy. At 1h 55m 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 Sheepshead Bay, NY to Beacon, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Avenue | — | — |
| Avenue P | — | — |
| Coney Island Avenue | — | — |
| Church Avenue | — | — |
| Prospect Expressway | — | — |
| I 278 East | — | — |
| Gowanus Expressway | — | — |
| Hugh L Carey Tunnel | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Ocean Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheepshead Bay, NY and Beacon, NY.
1
Start on Avenue Y
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Avenue Y
2
Turn right onto Ocean Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Ocean Avenue
3
Turn left onto Avenue P
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Avenue P
4
Turn right onto Coney Island Avenue
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Coney Island Avenue
5
Turn left onto Church Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Church Avenue
6
Turn right onto Prospect Expressway
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Prospect Expressway
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
8
Merge slight left onto Gowanus Expressway
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
9
Keep slight left to continue on Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
10
Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge
230 ft
·
11 sec
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NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge
11
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Street
12
Turn right onto Vestry Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Vestry Street
13
Turn left onto Hudson Street
374 ft
·
18 sec
·
Hudson Street
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
407 ft
·
14 sec
·
I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
15
Merge slight left onto Holland Tunnel
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Holland Tunnel
16
Continue on 14th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
14th Street
17
Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
14th Street Viaduct
18
Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 139 Lower Level
19
Continue on Pulaski Skyway
407 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pulaski Skyway
20
Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
420 ft
·
14 sec
·
US 1-9 North: Secausus
21
Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
22
Turn straight
4.3 mi
·
5 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
NJ 17 North: Rutherford
24
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 North: Rutherford
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
NJ 17 North: Rutherford
25
Merge slight left
3.3 mi
·
3 min
26
Continue straight
4.2 mi
·
4 min
27
Continue straight
4.1 mi
·
5 min
28
Continue straight
7.3 mi
·
9 min
29
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
30
Continue straight
3.3 mi
·
4 min
31
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
32
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
33
Take the exit slight right toward I 84, NY 300, NY 17K: Scranton, Newburgh
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
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I 84, NY 300, NY 17K: Scranton, Newburgh
34
Keep slight left to continue on I 84, NY 300: Danbury, Scranton
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 84, NY 300: Danbury, Scranton
35
Continue straight
486 ft
·
12 sec
36
Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East: Danbury
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 84 East: Danbury
37
Merge slight left
4.6 mi
·
5 min
38
Take the exit slight right toward NY 9D: Beacon, Wappingers Falls
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
NY 9D: Beacon, Wappingers Falls
39
Continue on NY 9D: Beacon, Wappingers Falls
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
NY 9D: Beacon, Wappingers Falls
40
Turn right onto North Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Road
41
Continue on North Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Avenue
42
Turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
43
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 41 miles from Sheepshead Bay, 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 18 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41 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 38m
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 Sheepshead Bay, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sheepshead Bay, NY
This is one driving day of about 81.9 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Sheepshead Bay, 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 41 mi from Sheepshead Bay, NY · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41 miles from Sheepshead Bay, 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
$13.48 one way
$26.96 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $14.58 | $29.16 |
| premium | $4.92 | $15.87 | $31.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.08 | $36.16 |
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: 28.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.60 | $3.93 |
| Efficient EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.17 | $3.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.8 | 0 | $11.47 | $5.24 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Late night in Beacon on Thursday
Local time
12:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
57°F
Ramapo, NY
41 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 55m 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 Sheepshead Bay, NY to Beacon, NY covers 81.9 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ocean Avenue, Avenue P, Coney Island Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41 miles from Sheepshead Bay, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.48 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 Sheepshead Bay, NY to Beacon, NY is easy. At 1h 55m 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 Sheepshead Bay, NY to Beacon, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Beacon, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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