How far is Dogtail Corners, NY from Beacon, NY?

The driving distance from Dogtail Corners, NY to Beacon, NY is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
33.47 mi
00h 48m
Flight
25.54 mi
41.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.54 mi
Kilometers
41.1 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.47 mi
Kilometers
53.87 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beacon
Thu, Apr 16, 9:14 AM EDT
Return by in Dogtail Corners
Thu, Apr 16, 10:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dogtail Corners
2026-04-16T08:25
Arrive Beacon
Thu, Apr 16, 9:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dogtail Corners
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
Beekman
NY

Town of the United States

From Dogtail Corners
16.2 mi
00h 24m
To Beacon
17.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dogtail Corners and Beacon.

  1. 1

    Start on East Mountain Road

    16 m · 2 sec · East Mountain Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Dogtail Corners Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Dogtail Corners Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Berkshire Road

    856 ft · 27 sec · Berkshire Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Riverview Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Riverview Road

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 55

    1273 ft · 28 sec · State Highway 55

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 55

    3184 ft · 54 sec · State Highway 55

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Pleasant Ridge Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Pleasant Ridge Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Wingdale Mountain Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Wingdale Mountain Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Clove Valley Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Clove Valley Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Beekman Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Beekman Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    1084 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Taconic State Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West: Newburgh, Beacon

    1882 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 52 East: Beacon, Fishkill

    1091 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    1611 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Fishkill Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · Fishkill Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    858 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dogtail Corners and Beacon.

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 West
7.73 mi · 23%
Beekman Road
4.76 mi · 14%
Pleasant Ridge Road
4.24 mi · 13%
Taconic State Parkway
3.91 mi · 12%
Fishkill Avenue
3.04 mi · 9%
Wingdale Mountain Road
2.75 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

I 84 West

Merge slight left

7.37 mi · 00h 09m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
25.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beekman
00h 24m from Dogtail Corners
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dogtail Corners and Mostly Sunny near Beacon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dogtail Corners to Beacon?

The road trip is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Beekman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Dogtail Corners and 17.3 miles from Beacon.

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

The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dogtail Corners and Mostly Sunny near Beacon.

Stop Ideas Near Beekman

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

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

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

22 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

40 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

49 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

64 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dogtail Corners and Beacon. Straight-line distance: 25.54 mi (41.1 km).

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#1 Dogtail Corners

Dogtail Corners is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.6714800, -73.5284600
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
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#2 Beacon

City in Dutchess County, New York, United States

Population13,930
Coordinates41.5048200, -73.9695800
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: East Mountain Road (-73.528626, 41.671494)
End: Main Street (-73.969564, 41.504836)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.47 L · about $4.73
Round trip
$9.46
2.36 gal · 8.94 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.73 $9.46
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.29 $10.58
Premium $4.86 $5.74 $11.47
Diesel $4.69 $5.54 $11.08

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 Dogtail Corners and Beacon. The current time is 08:25:24.

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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.