How far is Schenectady, NY from Beacon, NY?
The driving distance from Schenectady, NY to Beacon, NY is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Columbia County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Schenectady and Beacon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schenectady and Beacon.
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Start on Jay Street
28 m · 10 sec · Jay Street
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Turn left onto Liberty Street
531 ft · 21 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
1.3 km · 2 min · Broadway
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Take the ramp sharp left
1394 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
2004 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
4.5 mi · 5 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
88.8 mi · 1 hr 42 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84, NY 17K, NY 300: Scranton, Newburgh, Stewart Airport
1.1 km · 53 sec
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Continue straight
148 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East: Danbury
1396 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 9D: Beacon, Wappingers Falls
972 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on NY 9D: Beacon, Wappingers Falls
627 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto North Road
562 ft · 16 sec · North Road
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Continue on North Avenue
1 km · 2 min · North Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
2610 ft · 1 min · 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 Schenectady and Beacon.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
88.8 mi · 01h 42m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Schenectady and Rain Showers Likely near Beacon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Schenectady to Beacon?
The road trip is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Schenectady and 53.1 miles from Beacon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 2:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.03 one way or $30.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Schenectady and Rain Showers Likely near Beacon.
Stop Ideas Near Germantown
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 Germantown.
Hudson
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Albany–Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Schenectady and Beacon. Straight-line distance: 90.48 mi (145.62 km).
#1 Schenectady
The most populous city in Schenectady County, New York.
| Population | 65,231 |
| Coordinates | 42.8142400, -73.9395700 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| 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: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $15.03 | $30.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $16.80 | $33.61 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $18.23 | $36.46 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $17.60 | $35.21 |
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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