How far is Beekman, NY from Albany, NY?

The driving distance from Beekman, NY to Albany, NY is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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
89.29 mi
01h 33m
Flight
72 mi
115.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72 mi
Kilometers
115.88 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.29 mi
Kilometers
143.7 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 9:14 AM EDT
Return by in Beekman
Sun, Apr 19, 10:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beekman
2026-04-19T07:40
Arrive Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 9:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beekman
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
Livingston
NY

Town in New York, USA

From Beekman
42.8 mi
00h 46m
To Albany
46.5 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
46°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beekman and Albany.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beekman and Albany.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Beekman Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Beekman Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 55

    5.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 55

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1005 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

    32.7 mi · 44 min · Taconic State Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 82: Ancram, Hudson

    921 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    122 m · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto State Highway 82

    5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 82

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    903 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Albany Post Road

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Albany Post Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Rhinebeck-Hudson Road

    2315 ft · 37 sec · Rhinebeck-Hudson Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Rip Van Winkle Bridge

    3 m · 1 sec · Rip Van Winkle Bridge

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Rip Van Winkle Bridge

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Rip Van Winkle Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 23

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 23

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward NYST, I 87: Jefferson Heights, Leeds

    967 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    1827 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NYST, I 87

    858 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1039 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Albany, Mass Turnpike

    1235 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    27.6 mi · 32 min · New York State Thruway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy

    1351 ft · 50 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North, US 20 West: Downtown Albany

    1250 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Quay Street

    966 ft · 34 sec · Quay Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    1299 ft · 42 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto State Street

    1520 ft · 51 sec · State Street

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eagle Street

    55 m · 5 sec · Eagle Street

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Washington Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Washington Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beekman and Albany.

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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Taconic State Parkway
32.7 mi · 37%
New York State Thruway
27.6 mi · 31%
State Highway 55
6.07 mi · 7%
State Highway 82
5.18 mi · 6%
Albany Post Road
4.67 mi · 5%
I 787
1.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Taconic State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

32.7 mi · 00h 44m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
72 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livingston
00h 46m from Beekman
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Beekman and Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beekman to Albany?

The road trip is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Beekman and 46.5 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 72 miles (115.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.63 one way or $25.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Beekman and Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Livingston

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

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

RAIL

Hudson

12 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

28 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

50 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

55 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beekman and Albany. Straight-line distance: 72 mi (115.88 km).

Beekman

#1 Beekman

Town of the United States

Population14,344
Coordinates41.6109300, -73.7129100
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Beekman Road (-73.712788, 41.61084)
End: Washington Avenue (-73.756162, 42.652644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.93 L · about $12.63
Round trip
$25.26
6.3 gal · 23.86 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $12.63 $25.26
Mid-grade $4.48 $14.12 $28.23
Premium $4.86 $15.31 $30.62
Diesel $4.69 $14.79 $29.57

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Beekman and Albany. The current time is 07:40:51.

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.