How far is Beacon, NY from The Bronx, NY?

The driving distance from Beacon, NY to The Bronx, NY is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
66.21 mi
01h 12m
Flight
45.57 mi
73.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.57 mi
Kilometers
73.34 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.21 mi
Kilometers
106.56 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in The Bronx
Thu, Apr 16, 3:14 AM EDT
Return by in Beacon
Thu, Apr 16, 4:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beacon
2026-04-16T02:02
Arrive The Bronx
Thu, Apr 16, 3:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Ossining
NY

Town in Westchester County, New York, United States

From Beacon
27.2 mi
00h 36m
To The Bronx
39 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Beacon Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
85°F
Thursday
Using Crown Heights as the closest live forecast in the Dutchess County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beacon and The Bronx.

  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

    6 mi · 10 min · Bronx River Parkway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Pelham Parkway

    923 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto East Fordham Road

    982 ft · 41 sec · East Fordham Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Boston Road

    160 m · 20 sec · Boston Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Bronx Park East

    1537 ft · 59 sec · Bronx Park East

  26. 26

    Turn right onto White Plains Road

    92 m · 10 sec · White Plains Road

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on White Plains Road

    829 ft · 39 sec · White Plains Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Sagamore Street

    29 m · 6 sec · Sagamore Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Cruger Avenue

    134 m · 24 sec · Cruger Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cruger Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beacon and The Bronx.

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Peekskill
14.9 mi · 22%
Sprain Brook Parkway
12.8 mi · 19%
Bronx River Parkway
5.96 mi · 9%
Albany Post Road
3.85 mi · 6%
Breakneck Road
3.1 mi · 5%
Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway
2.89 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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
45.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ossining
00h 36m from Beacon
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Beacon and Partly Sunny near The Bronx.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beacon to The Bronx?

The road trip is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Ossining is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Beacon and 39 miles from The Bronx.

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

The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.38 one way or $18.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beacon and Partly Sunny near The Bronx.

Stop Ideas Near Ossining

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

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

4 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

25 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

28 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

30 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beacon and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 45.57 mi (73.34 km).

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#1 Beacon

City in Dutchess County, New York, United States

Population13,930
Coordinates41.5048200, -73.9695800
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
The Bronx

#2 The Bronx

The fourth most populous borough of New York City.

Population1,455,720
Coordinates40.8498500, -73.8664100
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-73.969564, 41.504836)
End: Cruger Avenue (-73.866845, 40.849859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
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
2.34 gal
8.84 L · about $9.38
Round trip
$18.76
4.68 gal · 17.68 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $9.38 $18.76
Mid-grade $4.48 $10.49 $20.97
Premium $4.86 $11.37 $22.75
Diesel $4.69 $10.98 $21.97

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 The Bronx. The current time is 02:02:03.

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.