How far is Beekman, NY from Schenectady, NY?
The driving distance from Beekman, NY to Schenectady, NY is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in New York state, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beekman and Schenectady.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beekman and Schenectady.
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Start on the route
13 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Beekman Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Beekman Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 55
5.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 55
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Take the ramp right
1005 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
32.7 mi · 44 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 82: Ancram, Hudson
921 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
122 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 82
5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 82
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Continue straight
903 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on Albany Post Road
4.7 mi · 6 min · Albany Post Road
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Continue on Rhinebeck-Hudson Road
2315 ft · 37 sec · Rhinebeck-Hudson Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Rip Van Winkle Bridge
3 m · 1 sec · Rip Van Winkle Bridge
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Exit the roundabout onto Rip Van Winkle Bridge
1.3 mi · 3 min · Rip Van Winkle Bridge
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Continue on State Highway 23
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 23
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Take the exit straight toward NYST, I 87: Jefferson Heights, Leeds
967 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right
1827 ft · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NYST, I 87
858 ft · 22 sec
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Continue straight
1039 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Albany, Mass Turnpike
1235 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
33.4 mi · 39 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
6.1 mi · 7 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 890, NY 146, NY 7: Schenectady
3248 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway
892 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Broadway
1383 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right
65 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Broadway
1892 ft · 58 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto Clinton Street
1982 ft · 1 min · Clinton Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
80 m · 9 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Jay Street
66 m · 6 sec · Jay Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jay Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beekman and Schenectady.
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.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
33.4 mi · 00h 39m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beekman to Schenectady?
The road trip is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Catskill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.9 miles from Beekman and 50 miles from Schenectady.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.15 one way or $28.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Beekman and Rain Showers near Schenectady.
Stop Ideas Near Catskill
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 Catskill.
Hudson
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Albany–Rensselaer
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beekman and Schenectady. Straight-line distance: 83.95 mi (135.1 km).
#1 Beekman
Town of the United States
| Population | 14,344 |
| Coordinates | 41.6109300, -73.7129100 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Schenectady
The most populous city in Schenectady County, New York.
| Population | 65,231 |
| Coordinates | 42.8142400, -73.9395700 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jay Street (-73.939783, 42.814319)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $14.15 | $28.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $15.82 | $31.64 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $17.16 | $34.32 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $16.57 | $33.14 |
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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