How far is Albany, NY from Beekman, NY?

The driving distance from Albany, NY to Beekman, NY is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
84.97 mi
01h 57m
Flight
72 mi
115.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72 mi
Kilometers
115.88 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.97 mi
Kilometers
136.75 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beekman
Sun, Apr 19, 10:53 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 12:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-19T08:56
Arrive Beekman
Sun, Apr 19, 10:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Taghkanic
NY

City in Columbia County, New York, United States of America

From Albany
42.5 mi
00h 58m
To Beekman
42.4 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph W
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Beekman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Beekman.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Eagle Street

    48 m · 4 sec · Eagle Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Pine Street

    840 ft · 33 sec · Pine Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Pearl Street

    947 ft · 35 sec · North Pearl Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    87 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 787 North: Troy

    2386 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1471 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Buffalo, Boston

    2423 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Boston

    1425 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Patroon Island Bridge

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Patroon Island Bridge

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Hudson

    1925 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    31 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    18.8 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Highway 82

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 82

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right

    1723 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

    38.1 mi · 52 min · Taconic State Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Hopewell Junction, Sylvan Lake

    1205 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Beekman Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Beekman Road

  21. 21

    Turn left

    13 m · 3 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Beekman.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Taconic State Parkway
38.1 mi · 45%
US 9
19.2 mi · 23%
Patroon Island Bridge
12.8 mi · 15%
State Highway 82
5.1 mi · 6%
Beekman Road
3.01 mi · 4%
I 787 North
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Taconic State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

38.1 mi · 00h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
72 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Taghkanic
00h 58m from Albany
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Albany and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Beekman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Beekman?

The road trip is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km) and usually takes 01h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Taghkanic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.5 miles from Albany and 42.4 miles from Beekman.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 72 miles (115.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.03 one way or $24.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Albany and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Beekman.

Stop Ideas Near Taghkanic

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Taghkanic, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Taghkanic.

RAIL

Hudson

16 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

33 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

49 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

53 mi away
41 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Beekman. Straight-line distance: 72 mi (115.88 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Beekman

#2 Beekman

Town of the United States

Population14,344
Coordinates41.6109300, -73.7129100
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-73.75623, 42.65258)
End: Beekman (-73.71291, 41.61093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.35 L · about $12.03
Round trip
$24.05
6 gal · 22.7 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $12.03 $24.05
Mid-grade $4.48 $13.44 $26.89
Premium $4.86 $14.58 $29.17
Diesel $4.69 $14.08 $28.16

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Beekman. The current time is 08:56:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.