How far is Beacon, NY from Borough Park, NY?

The driving distance from Beacon, NY to Borough Park, NY is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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
72.28 mi
01h 55m
Flight
60.19 mi
96.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.19 mi
Kilometers
96.86 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.28 mi
Kilometers
116.33 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Borough Park
Thu, Apr 16, 1:37 PM EDT
Return by in Beacon
Thu, Apr 16, 3:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beacon
2026-04-16T11:42
Arrive Borough Park
Thu, Apr 16, 1:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beacon
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Suffern
NY

Village in New York, United States

From Beacon
39.4 mi
00h 57m
To Borough Park
32.9 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Beacon Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
86°F
Today
Using Crown Heights as the closest live forecast in the Dutchess County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beacon and Borough Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beacon and Borough Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2610 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · North Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on North Road

    839 ft · 31 sec · North Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 84 West, NY 52 West: Newburgh Beacon Bridge, Newburgh

    1613 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87: New York City, Albany, New York State Thruway

    3235 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    130 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York City

    3062 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    29 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  19. 19

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  20. 20

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A

    131 m · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Laight Street

    962 ft · 49 sec · Laight Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · West Street

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    2987 ft · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway

    1.6 km · 2 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 East TRUCK: 10th Avenue, 11th Avenue, Jewish Children's Museum, Brooklyn Children's Museum

    984 ft · 28 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 10th Avenue

    80 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto McDonald Avenue

    2784 ft · 54 sec · McDonald Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Fort Hamilton Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Fort Hamilton Parkway

  32. 32

    Turn left onto New Utrecht Avenue

    1736 ft · 60 sec · New Utrecht Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn slight right onto 12th Avenue

    874 ft · 46 sec · 12th Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 12th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beacon and Borough Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
34 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
29 mi · 40%
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 31%
I 84 West
4.88 mi · 7%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 6%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.63 mi · 4%
Hugh L Carey Tunnel
2.55 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

29 mi · 00h 34m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
60.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Suffern
00h 57m from Beacon
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Beacon and Mostly Sunny near Borough Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beacon to Borough Park?

The road trip is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Suffern is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.4 miles from Beacon and 32.9 miles from Borough Park.

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

The direct path is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beacon and Mostly Sunny near Borough Park.

Stop Ideas Near Suffern

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Suffern, 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 Suffern.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

24 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

29 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

38 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

42 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beacon and Borough Park. Straight-line distance: 60.19 mi (96.86 km).

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#1 Beacon

City in Dutchess County, New York, United States

Population13,930
Coordinates41.5048200, -73.9695800
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
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#2 Borough Park

Borough Park is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6339900, -73.9968100
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-73.969564, 41.504836)
End: 12th Avenue (-73.996791, 40.633979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.66 L · about $10.22
Round trip
$20.45
5.1 gal · 19.32 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $10.22 $20.45
Mid-grade $4.48 $11.43 $22.85
Premium $4.86 $12.40 $24.79
Diesel $4.69 $11.97 $23.94

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Beacon and Borough Park. The current time is 11:42:58.

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.