Origin
Sheepshead Bay, NY
Late night in Sheepshead Bay on Thursday
Local time
12:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Beekman, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 4m
Distance
88.7 mi
143 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 56m
★
6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 23m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 22m
8 PM
1h 59m
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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Beekman, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Beekman, NY covers 88.7 miles and takes about 2h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 684, Hutchinson River Parkway, I 84 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27 miles on I 684. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.60 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
44.3 miles from Sheepshead Bay, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 4m highway drive covering 88.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 684 and Hutchinson River Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 27 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 28 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 27 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 684 and Hutchinson River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.1 miles in near Eastern Parkway.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 88.7 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: at 6.1 miles (Eastern Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
6.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Eastern Parkway
Turn right onto Eastern Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
12.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx
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 7
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx
8
37 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 684 North: Brewster
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 16A
Toward I 684 North: Brewster
7
65.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
Take the exit toward I 84 West: Newburgh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 9W
Toward I 84 West: Newburgh
8
81.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m in
Take the exit toward Taconic State Parkway North, Albany
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 52B
Toward Taconic State Parkway North, Albany
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sheepshead Bay, NY and Beekman, NY, road signs point toward Bronx, Taconic State Parkway North and Albany.
Bronx
12.2 mi in
|
~23m
Taconic State Parkway North
81.2 mi in
|
~1h 53m
Albany
81.2 mi in
|
~1h 53m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 684 | 27 mi | 31m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 16 mi | 23m |
| I 84 | 15.4 mi | 18m |
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Taconic State Parkway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Kings Highway | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Beekman Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 684
— 27 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheepshead Bay, NY and Beekman, NY.
1
Start on Avenue Y
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Avenue Y
2
Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Nostrand Avenue
3
Turn right onto Kings Highway
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Kings Highway
4
Continue on Kings Highway
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Kings Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Tapscott Street
6
Continue on Howard Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Howard Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto Eastern Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Eastern Parkway
Use the right lane.
8
Turn right onto Dean Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Dean Street
9
Turn slight left onto East New York Avenue
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
East New York Avenue
10
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
11
Turn left onto JR
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 7
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 678
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 678
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
16
Continue on I 678
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on HR
16 mi
·
23 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
1.6 mi
·
2 min
Exit 16A
Toward I 684 North: Brewster
Use the slight left lane.
19
Merge onto I 684
26 mi
·
30 min
·
I 684
20
Continue on I 684
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 684
Exit |; 9W|9E
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9W
Toward I 84 West: Newburgh
Use the right lane.
22
Merge onto I 84
15 mi
·
18 min
·
I 84
23
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 52B
Toward Taconic State Parkway North, Albany
Use the slight right lane.
24
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Taconic State Parkway
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward Hopewell Junction, Sylvan Lake
26
Turn right onto CR 9
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Beekman Road
27
Turn left
42 ft
·
3 sec
28
Arrive at 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 44.3 miles from Sheepshead Bay, NY, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27 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 20 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.3 miles or 1h 9m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beekman, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sheepshead Bay, 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 Sheepshead Bay, NY
This is one driving day of about 88.7 miles and 2h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Sheepshead Bay, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 684 for about 27 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.3 mi from Sheepshead Bay, NY · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.3 miles from Sheepshead Bay, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Beekman, NY
The final approach into Beekman, 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 Beekman, 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
$14.60 one way
$29.20 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $15.79 | $31.58 |
| premium | $4.92 | $17.19 | $34.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.58 | $39.17 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
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
$15
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.31 | $4.26 |
| Efficient EV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.76 | $3.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.5 | 0 | $12.42 | $5.68 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Beekman, NY
Late night in Beekman on Thursday
Local time
12:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
8 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
2h 4m 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 Beekman, NY covers 88.7 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 684, Hutchinson River Parkway, I 84. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.3 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 $14.60 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 16 significant decision points across 88.7 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: at 6.1 miles (Eastern Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Sheepshead Bay, NY and Beekman, NY, road signs point toward Bronx, Taconic State Parkway North and Albany.
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