How far is Beacon, NY from New Rochelle, NY?

The driving distance from Beacon, NY to New Rochelle, NY is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.73 mi
01h 10m
Flight
42.14 mi
67.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.14 mi
Kilometers
67.81 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.73 mi
Kilometers
105.79 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Rochelle
Fri, May 1, 10:12 AM EDT
Return by in Beacon
Fri, May 1, 11:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beacon
2026-05-01T09:01
Arrive New Rochelle
Fri, May 1, 10:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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

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
Croton-on-Hudson
NY

Village in Westchester County, New York, United States

From Beacon
26.1 mi
00h 35m
To New Rochelle
39.6 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Beacon Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
58°F
Friday
Using Crown Heights as the closest live forecast in the Dutchess County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W
Destination
62°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beacon and New Rochelle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beacon and New Rochelle.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    858 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Teller Avenue

    1783 ft · 58 sec · Teller Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wolcott Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Wolcott Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Breakneck Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Breakneck Road

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 9D

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 9D

  6. 6

    Continue on Morris Avenue

    2410 ft · 1 min · Morris Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    1222 ft · 24 sec · Chestnut Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 9D

    1728 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 9D

  9. 9

    Continue on Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 9D

    3247 ft · 1 min · State Highway 9D

  11. 11

    Continue on Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway

    1146 ft · 28 sec · Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Highway 403

    2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 403

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 403

    130 m · 9 sec · State Highway 403

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Albany Post Road

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Albany Post Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Annsville Circle

    61 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto Peekskill

    828 ft · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    14.7 mi · 23 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit straight toward New York City

    2442 ft · 59 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Taconic State Parkway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway

    12.8 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on Bronx River Parkway

    2330 ft · 44 sec · Bronx River Parkway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon

    2217 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon

    1154 ft · 35 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Parkway South

    116 m · 16 sec · Parkway South

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue

    1721 ft · 35 sec · North Columbus Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Lincoln Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Lincoln Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Avenue

    1727 ft · 38 sec · North Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on North Avenue

    853 ft · 21 sec · North Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beacon and New Rochelle.

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
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Peekskill
14.9 mi · 23%
Sprain Brook Parkway
12.8 mi · 20%
Albany Post Road
3.85 mi · 6%
Breakneck Road
3.1 mi · 5%
Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway
2.89 mi · 4%
State Highway 9D
2.51 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Peekskill

Continue straight

14.7 mi · 00h 23m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
42.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Croton-on-Hudson
00h 35m from Beacon
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Beacon and Sunny near New Rochelle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beacon to New Rochelle?

The road trip is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Croton-on-Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Beacon and 39.6 miles from New Rochelle.

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

The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.30 one way or $18.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Beacon and Sunny near New Rochelle.

Stop Ideas Near Croton-on-Hudson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Croton-on-Hudson, 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 Croton-on-Hudson.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

2 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

30 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

34 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

34 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beacon and New Rochelle. Straight-line distance: 42.14 mi (67.81 km).

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#1 Beacon

City in Dutchess County, New York, United States

Population13,930
Coordinates41.5048200, -73.9695800
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
New Rochelle

#2 New Rochelle

A city in Westchester County, New York.

Population80,973
Coordinates40.9114900, -73.7823500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-73.969564, 41.504836)
End: North Avenue (-73.782386, 40.911516)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.32 gal
8.78 L · about $9.30
Round trip
$18.60
4.64 gal · 17.56 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $9.30 $18.60
Mid-grade $4.48 $10.40 $20.79
Premium $4.86 $11.28 $22.56
Diesel $4.69 $10.89 $21.78

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Beacon and New Rochelle. The current time is 09:01:35.

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.