How far is Beacon, NY from Albany, NY?
The driving distance from Beacon, NY to Albany, NY is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80 miles (128.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beacon and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beacon and Albany.
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Start on Main Street
2610 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto North Avenue
1 km · 2 min · North Avenue
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Continue on North Road
839 ft · 31 sec · North Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 84 West, NY 52 West: Newburgh Beacon Bridge, Newburgh
1613 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87: New York City, Albany, New York State Thruway
3235 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
130 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Albany
1723 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
81.4 mi · 1 hr 34 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
1351 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North, US 20 West: Downtown Albany
1250 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Quay Street
966 ft · 34 sec · Quay Street
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Turn left
1299 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto State Street
1520 ft · 51 sec · State Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Eagle Street
55 m · 5 sec · Eagle Street
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Turn straight onto Washington Avenue
152 m · 20 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beacon and Albany.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
81.4 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Beacon and Chance Rain Showers near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beacon to Albany?
The road trip is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Glasco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.8 miles from Beacon and 45.9 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80 miles (128.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.95 one way or $25.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beacon and Chance Rain Showers near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Glasco
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glasco.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beacon and Albany. Straight-line distance: 80.05 mi (128.83 km).
#1 Beacon
City in Dutchess County, New York, United States
| Population | 13,930 |
| Coordinates | 41.5048200, -73.9695800 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington Avenue (-73.756162, 42.652644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $12.95 | $25.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $14.47 | $28.95 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.70 | $31.40 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $15.16 | $30.32 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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