How far is Beacon, NY from Dogtail Corners, NY?
The driving distance from Beacon, NY to Dogtail Corners, NY is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Dutchess County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beacon and Dogtail Corners.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beacon and Dogtail Corners.
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Start on Main Street
858 ft · 33 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Fishkill Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Fishkill Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1246 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 84 East
1264 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Taconic State Parkway North, Albany
1567 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hopewell Junction, Sylvan Lake
1777 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Beekman Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Beekman Road
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Continue on Clove Valley Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Clove Valley Road
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Turn right onto Wingdale Mountain Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Wingdale Mountain Road
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Continue on Pleasant Ridge Road
4.2 mi · 8 min · Pleasant Ridge Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 55
3184 ft · 57 sec · State Highway 55
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Continue on State Highway 55
1273 ft · 22 sec · State Highway 55
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Continue on Riverview Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Riverview Road
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Turn left onto Dogtail Corner
60 m · 5 sec · Dogtail Corner
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Continue on Berkshire Road
660 ft · 18 sec · Berkshire Road
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Turn right onto Dogtail Corners Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Dogtail Corners Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Mountain Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beacon and Dogtail Corners.
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.
I 84 East
Merge slight left
7.71 mi · 00h 09m
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 Mostly Sunny near Dogtail Corners.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beacon to Dogtail Corners?
The road trip is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Hillside Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Beacon and 16.5 miles from Dogtail Corners.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.65 one way or $9.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beacon and Mostly Sunny near Dogtail Corners.
Stop Ideas Near Hillside Lake
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 Hillside Lake.
Poughkeepsie station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Croton–Harmon station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beacon and Dogtail Corners. Straight-line distance: 25.54 mi (41.1 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 Dogtail Corners
Dogtail Corners is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.6714800, -73.5284600 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dogtail Corners (-73.52846, 41.67148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.45 | $10.89 |
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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