How far is Ramapo, NY from Beacon, NY?

The driving distance from Ramapo, NY to Beacon, NY is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
37.58 mi
00h 49m
Flight
27.16 mi
43.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.16 mi
Kilometers
43.71 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.58 mi
Kilometers
60.48 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beacon
Thu, Apr 16, 3:37 AM EDT
Return by in Ramapo
Thu, Apr 16, 4:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ramapo
2026-04-16T02:47
Arrive Beacon
Thu, Apr 16, 3:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ramapo
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Highland Mills
NY

Census-designated place in Orange County, New York

From Ramapo
18.8 mi
00h 24m
To Beacon
18.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 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 Ramapo and Beacon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ramapo and Beacon.

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Street

    47 m · 8 sec · Lake Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Torne Brook Road

    2084 ft · 2 min · Torne Brook Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Torne Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Torne Valley Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Orange Turnpike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Orange Turnpike

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 87 North: New York State Thruway

    1033 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    28.2 mi · 32 min · New York State Thruway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84, NY 300, NY 17K: Scranton, Newburgh

    651 ft · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84, NY 300: Danbury, Scranton

    1605 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    148 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East: Danbury

    1396 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9D: Beacon, Wappingers Falls

    972 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on NY 9D: Beacon, Wappingers Falls

    627 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Road

    562 ft · 16 sec · North Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · North Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2610 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ramapo 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
28.2 mi · 75%
I 84 East
4.85 mi · 13%
Torne Valley Road
1.13 mi · 3%
Orange Turnpike
0.74 mi · 2%
North Avenue
0.63 mi · 2%
I 84
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

28.2 mi · 00h 33m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
27.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highland Mills
00h 24m from Ramapo
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ramapo 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 Ramapo to Beacon?

The road trip is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Highland Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Ramapo and 18.8 miles from Beacon.

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

The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.33 one way or $10.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ramapo and Mostly Sunny near Beacon.

Stop Ideas Near Highland Mills

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

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

27 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

43 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

49 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

56 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ramapo and Beacon. Straight-line distance: 27.16 mi (43.71 km).

Ramapo

#1 Ramapo

Town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Population138,356
Coordinates41.1412100, -74.1684800
Altitude101
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: Ramapo (-74.16848, 41.14121)
End: Beacon (-73.96958, 41.50482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.02 L · about $5.33
Round trip
$10.66
2.66 gal · 10.04 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.33 $10.66
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.96 $11.92
Premium $4.86 $6.47 $12.93
Diesel $4.69 $6.24 $12.49

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 Ramapo and Beacon. The current time is 02:47:10.

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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.