How far is Beekmantown, NY from New York City, NY?

The driving distance from Beekmantown, NY to New York City, NY is about 318.8 miles (513 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 281.5 miles (453 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
318.74 mi
05h 17m
Flight
281.49 mi
453.02 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
281.49 mi
Kilometers
453.02 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
318.74 mi
Kilometers
512.97 km
Drive Time
05h 17m

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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 05h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Wed, Sep 23, 5:07 PM EDT
Return by in Beekmantown
Wed, Sep 23, 10:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beekmantown
2026-09-23T11:49
Arrive New York City
Wed, Sep 23, 5:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:18 AM to 1:18 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beekmantown
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Colonie
NY

Town in Albany County, New York, United States

From Beekmantown
156.6 mi
02h 38m
To New York City
162.2 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N
Destination
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Wednesday
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
20 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beekmantown and New York City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beekmantown and New York City.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  2. 2

    Turn left

    146 m · 13 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2073 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    154.1 mi · 3 hr · Adirondack Northway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  17. 17

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  18. 18

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    2 mi · 5 min · Holland Tunnel

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn

    93 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Beach Street

    37 m · 7 sec · Beach Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Walker Street

    1270 ft · 1 min · Walker Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1856 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beekmantown and New York City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adirondack Northway
154 mi · 48%
I 87 South
119 mi · 37%
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 7%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 1%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.63 mi · 1%
Holland Tunnel
2.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Adirondack Northway

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

154 mi · 03h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
281.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colonie
02h 38m from Beekmantown
Leave By
6:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Beekmantown and Partly Sunny near New York City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beekmantown to New York City?

The road trip is about 318.8 miles (513 km) and usually takes 05h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Colonie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.6 miles from Beekmantown and 162.2 miles from New York City.

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

The direct path is about 281.5 miles (453 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.54 one way or $101.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Beekmantown and Partly Sunny near New York City.

Stop Ideas Near Colonie

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Colonie and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 9.4 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Albany City Hall
Meeting point 5.7 mi away

Albany City Hall

Albany , NY
24 Eagle St, Albany, NY 12207
Rating 4.0/5 68 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colonie.

RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

11 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

14 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Amsterdam station

40 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

40 mi away
267 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beekmantown and New York City. Straight-line distance: 281.49 mi (453.02 km).

Beekmantown

#1 Beekmantown

Human settlement in Clinton County, New York, United States of America

Population5,441
Coordinates44.7708700, -73.4920800
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
New York City

#2 New York City

The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.

Population8,398,748
Coordinates40.7142700, -74.0059700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: NY 22 (-73.492123, 44.770868)
End: Broadway (-74.006154, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 513 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.25 gal
42.58 L · about $50.54
Round trip
$101.07
22.5 gal · 85.16 L
Estimated CO2
100 kg one way
Round trip: 200 kg / 441 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.49 $50.54 $101.07
Mid-grade $5.01 $56.35 $112.70
Premium $5.41 $60.87 $121.75
Diesel $6.50 $73.17 $146.34

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Beekmantown and New York City. The current time is 11:49:03.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.