Origin
Yonkers, NY
Late night in Yonkers on Friday
Local time
12:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yonkers, NY to Beacon, NY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
48.7 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good 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 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yonkers, NY
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Beacon, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Yonkers, NY to Beacon, NY covers 48.7 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 Nepperhan Avenue, Yonkers Avenue, SMP for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.02 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: 48.7 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 18m drive with frequent turns across 48.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Nepperhan 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 Yonkers, NY to Beacon, NY is easy. At 1h 18m 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 Yonkers, NY to Beacon, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nepperhan Avenue | — | — |
| Yonkers Avenue | — | — |
| SMP | — | — |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | — | — |
| NY 119 East | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| North Central Avenue | — | — |
| Saw Mill River Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Nepperhan Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers, NY and Beacon, NY.
1
Start on South Broadway
180 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Broadway
2
Turn sharp right onto Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Nepperhan Avenue
3
Keep slight right to continue on Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Yonkers Avenue
4
Take the ramp left toward SMP: Saw Mill River Parkway
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
SMP: Saw Mill River Parkway
5
Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
6
Take the exit slight right toward NY 119 East: Elmsford
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
NY 119 East: Elmsford
7
Turn right onto West Main Street
325 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Main Street
8
Turn left onto North Central Avenue
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Central Avenue
9
Continue on Saw Mill River Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Saw Mill River Road
10
Continue on New Saw Mill River Road
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
New Saw Mill River Road
11
Continue on Saw Mill River Road
19 mi
·
28 min
·
Saw Mill River Road
12
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Annsville Circle
23 ft
·
Annsville Circle
14
Exit the rotary onto Albany Post Road
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Albany Post Road
15
Turn left onto State Highway 403
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 403
16
Turn right onto Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway
17
Continue on State Highway 9D
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 9D
18
Continue on Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway
19
Continue on State Highway 9D
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Highway 9D
20
Continue on Chestnut Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Chestnut Street
21
Continue on Morris Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Morris Avenue
22
Continue on State Highway 9D
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 9D
23
Continue on Breakneck Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Breakneck Road
24
Continue on Wolcott Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Wolcott Avenue
25
Turn right onto Teller Avenue
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Teller Avenue
26
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Main Street
27
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.4 mi from Yonkers, NY · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.4 miles from Yonkers, 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
$8.02 one way
$16.03 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.67 | $17.34 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.44 | $18.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.75 | $21.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 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 | 14.6 | 0 | $5.11 | $2.34 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.82 | $3.12 |
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
Late night in Beacon on Friday
Local time
12:42 AM
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 Yonkers, NY to Beacon, NY covers 48.7 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 Nepperhan Avenue, Yonkers Avenue, SMP. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.4 miles from Yonkers, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.02 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 Yonkers, NY to Beacon, NY is easy. At 1h 18m 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 Yonkers, NY to Beacon, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Yonkers, NY to Beacon, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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