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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on East Mountain Road
16 m · 2 sec · East Mountain Road
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Continue on Dogtail Corners Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Dogtail Corners Road
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Turn left onto Berkshire Road
856 ft · 27 sec · Berkshire Road
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Turn right onto Riverview Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Riverview Road
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Continue on State Highway 55
1273 ft · 28 sec · State Highway 55
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Continue on State Highway 55
3184 ft · 54 sec · State Highway 55
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Turn right onto Pleasant Ridge Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Pleasant Ridge Road
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Continue on Wingdale Mountain Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Wingdale Mountain Road
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Turn left onto Clove Valley Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Clove Valley Road
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Continue on Beekman Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Beekman Road
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Take the ramp left
1084 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West: Newburgh, Beacon
1882 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
7.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 52 East: Beacon, Fishkill
1091 ft · 33 sec
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
1611 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Fishkill Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Fishkill Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
858 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beekman.
Poughkeepsie station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Croton–Harmon station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dogtail Corners and Beacon. Straight-line distance: 25.54 mi (41.1 km).
#1 Dogtail Corners
Dogtail Corners is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.6714800, -73.5284600 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beacon
City in Dutchess County, New York, United States
| Population | 13,930 |
| Coordinates | 41.5048200, -73.9695800 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-73.969564, 41.504836)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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