How far is Mohegan Lake, NY from Beacon, NY?
The driving distance from Mohegan Lake, NY to Beacon, NY is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mohegan Lake and Beacon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mohegan Lake and Beacon.
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Start on Main Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp left
59 m · 5 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Bear Mountain Parkway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Bear Mountain Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Highland Avenue
147 m · 15 sec
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Continue on Highland Avenue
1472 ft · 42 sec · Highland Avenue
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Continue on Old Albany Post Road
2408 ft · 1 min · Old Albany Post Road
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Merge slight left onto Albany Post Road
1673 ft · 22 sec · Albany Post Road
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Take the exit straight
71 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Albany Post Road
2.7 mi · 3 min · Albany Post Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 403
2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 403
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Turn right onto Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway
1146 ft · 23 sec · Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway
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Continue on State Highway 9D
3247 ft · 1 min · State Highway 9D
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Continue on Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway
2.7 mi · 5 min · Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway
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Continue on State Highway 9D
1728 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 9D
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Continue on Chestnut Street
1222 ft · 26 sec · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Morris Avenue
2410 ft · 1 min · Morris Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 9D
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 9D
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Continue on Breakneck Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Breakneck Road
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Continue on Wolcott Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · Wolcott Avenue
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Turn right onto Teller Avenue
1759 ft · 56 sec · Teller Avenue
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Turn left 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 Mohegan Lake 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.
Breakneck Road
Continue on Breakneck Road
3.1 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Mohegan Lake and Sunny near Beacon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mohegan Lake to Beacon?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Highland Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Mohegan Lake and 10.7 miles from Beacon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.34 one way or $6.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mohegan Lake and Sunny near Beacon.
Stop Ideas Near Highland Falls
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 Highland Falls.
Croton–Harmon station
Poughkeepsie station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mohegan Lake and Beacon. Straight-line distance: 14.09 mi (22.68 km).
#1 Mohegan Lake
Mohegan Lake is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3184300, -73.8590200 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| 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: Beacon (-73.96958, 41.50482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $4.45 | $3.34 | $6.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $3.74 | $7.47 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $4.04 | $8.07 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
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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