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Trip from White Plains, NY to Beekman, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 6m

Distance

47 mi

76 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 1m ★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 3m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

county seat of Westchester County, New York, United States

White Plains, NY

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town in Dutchess County, New York, United States

Beekman, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from White Plains, NY to Beekman, NY covers 47 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Taconic State Parkway, Beekman Road, North Broadway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41 miles on Taconic State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.74 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 47 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 6m highway drive covering 47 miles, with most of the trip on Taconic State Parkway and Beekman Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 41 miles on Taconic State Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Taconic State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 41 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Taconic State Parkway and Beekman Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 22 / North Broadway.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 6m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 22 / North Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (North Broadway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (Taconic State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | NY 22 / North Broadway

Turn left onto NY 22 / North Broadway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
2.2 mi into trip | ~3m in | North Broadway

Keep slight left at fork onto North Broadway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
6
2.8 mi into trip | ~5m in | Taconic State Parkway

Merge onto Taconic State Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
43.8 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Take the exit toward Hopewell Junction, Sylvan Lake

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Hopewell Junction, Sylvan Lake
4
47 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between White Plains, NY and Beekman, NY, road signs point toward Taconic State Parkway North, Hopewell Junction and Sylvan Lake.

Taconic State Parkway North

2.7 mi in | ~4m

Hopewell Junction

43.8 mi in | ~1h 1m

Sylvan Lake

43.8 mi in | ~1h 1m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Taconic State Parkway 41 mi 56m
Beekman Road 2.9 mi 4m
North Broadway 2.7 mi 4m
Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Taconic State Parkway — 41 mi, about 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between White Plains, NY and Beekman, NY.

1

Start on NY 119

72 ft · 7 sec · Main Street
2

Turn left onto NY 22

1.6 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
Use the left lane.
3

Continue on NY 22

0.6 mi · 51 sec · North Broadway
4

Keep slight left at fork onto North Broadway

0.5 mi · 48 sec · North Broadway
Use the straight / left lanes.
5

Turn straight

326 ft · 16 sec
Toward Taconic State Parkway North
6

Merge onto Taconic State Parkway

41 mi · 56 min · Taconic State Parkway
Use the right lane.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Toward Hopewell Junction, Sylvan Lake
8

Turn right onto CR 9

2.9 mi · 4 min · Beekman Road
9

Turn left

42 ft · 3 sec
10

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 23.5 mi from White Plains, NY · 33m into the drive

hamlet in New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mahopac, NY

24 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

Briarcliff Manor, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mahopac, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.5 miles from White Plains, 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.74 one way

$15.47 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $8.37 $16.73
premium $4.92 $9.11 $18.22
diesel $5.61 $10.38 $20.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.1 0 $4.94 $2.26
Efficient EV 11.8 0 $4.11 $1.88
EV Truck/SUV 18.8 0 $6.58 $3.01

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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

White Plains, NY

Afternoon in White Plains on Thursday

Local time

3:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Beekman, NY

Afternoon in Beekman on Thursday

Local time

3:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°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

16 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

1h 6m 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 White Plains, NY to Beekman, NY covers 47 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Taconic State Parkway, Beekman Road, North Broadway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.5 miles from White Plains, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.74 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 straightforward 1h 6m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 22 / North Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (North Broadway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (Taconic State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between White Plains, NY and Beekman, NY, road signs point toward Taconic State Parkway North, Hopewell Junction and Sylvan Lake.
Yes. Nearby national parks include General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.

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