How far is Beacon, NY from Manhattan, NY?
The driving distance from Beacon, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 61 miles (98.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
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.
Town in Rockland County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beacon and Manhattan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beacon and Manhattan.
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Start on Main Street
858 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Teller Avenue
1783 ft · 58 sec · Teller Avenue
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Turn left onto Wolcott Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · Wolcott Avenue
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Continue on Breakneck Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Breakneck Road
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Continue on State Highway 9D
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 9D
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Continue on Morris Avenue
2410 ft · 1 min · Morris Avenue
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Continue on Chestnut Street
1222 ft · 24 sec · Chestnut Street
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 9D
1728 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 9D
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Continue on Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway
2.7 mi · 5 min · Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway
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Continue on State Highway 9D
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 9D
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Continue on Route 9D
109 m · 7 sec · Route 9D
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Continue on State Highway 9D
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 9D
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Continue on Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway
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Continue on Bear Mountain-Beacon trail = yes
1309 ft · 26 sec · Bear Mountain-Beacon trail = yes
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Turn straight onto US 6 West, US 202 West: Bear Mountain
64 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bear Mountain Bridge
2697 ft · 57 sec · Bear Mountain Bridge
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Turn slight right
97 m · 8 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bear Mountain Circle
90 m · 5 sec · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway
35.1 mi · 45 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Merge slight left
2776 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
2392 ft · 45 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street
571 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
1740 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown
1911 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Boat Basin, Metropolitan Museum of Art, American Museum of Natural History, Children's Museum Of Manhattan, JCC in Manhattan, Lincoln Center, New York Historical Society, New York Institute of Technology
995 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on West 79th Street
1273 ft · 52 sec · West 79th Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
1957 ft · 57 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto West 86th Street
2245 ft · 1 min · West 86th Street
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Continue on 86th Street Transverse
1066 ft · 36 sec · 86th Street Transverse
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 86th Street Transverse
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beacon and Manhattan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway
35.1 mi · 00h 45m
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 Manhattan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beacon to Manhattan?
The road trip is about 61 miles (98.2 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
New Hempstead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.7 miles from Beacon and 30.3 miles from Manhattan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.57 one way or $19.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beacon and Mostly Sunny near Manhattan.
Stop Ideas Near New Hempstead
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 New Hempstead.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beacon and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 49.85 mi (80.22 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 Manhattan
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
| Population | 1,644,518 |
| Coordinates | 40.7834300, -73.9662500 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969, 40.783967)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $4.45 | $9.57 | $19.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.99 | $10.72 | $21.44 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $11.57 | $23.14 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $14.00 | $28.00 |
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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