How far is The Bronx, NY from Beacon, NY?

The driving distance from The Bronx, NY to Beacon, NY is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
53.95 mi
01h 25m
Flight
45.57 mi
73.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.57 mi
Kilometers
73.34 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.95 mi
Kilometers
86.83 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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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 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beacon
Thu, Apr 16, 5:12 AM EDT
Return by in The Bronx
Thu, Apr 16, 6:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave The Bronx
2026-04-16T03:47
Arrive Beacon
Thu, Apr 16, 5:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in The Bronx
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
Ossining
NY

Town in Westchester County, New York, United States

From The Bronx
27 mi
00h 42m
To Beacon
27 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 The Bronx and Beacon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx and Beacon.

  1. 1

    Start on Cruger Avenue

    121 m · 25 sec · Cruger Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bronxdale Avenue

    648 ft · 24 sec · Bronxdale Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Bronx Park East

    1260 ft · 49 sec · Bronx Park East

  4. 4

    Continue on Boston Road

    742 ft · 37 sec · Boston Road

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto East Fordham Road

    44 m · 5 sec · East Fordham Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains

    1483 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Bronx River Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Taconic State Parkway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Taconic State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A, NY 100 North

    2593 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    14.7 mi · 23 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    934 ft · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Annsville Circle

    7 m · 1 sec · Albany Post Road

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Albany Post Road

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Albany Post Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Highway 403

    2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 403

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway

    1146 ft · 23 sec · Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 9D

    3247 ft · 1 min · State Highway 9D

  18. 18

    Continue on Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 9D

    1728 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 9D

  20. 20

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    1222 ft · 26 sec · Chestnut Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Morris Avenue

    2410 ft · 1 min · Morris Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 9D

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 9D

  23. 23

    Continue on Breakneck Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Breakneck Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Wolcott Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Wolcott Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Teller Avenue

    1759 ft · 56 sec · Teller Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Main Street

    858 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between The Bronx 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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 9A
15.2 mi · 28%
Sprain Brook Parkway
12.6 mi · 23%
Bronx River Parkway
5.89 mi · 11%
Albany Post Road
3.92 mi · 7%
Breakneck Road
3.1 mi · 6%
Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway
2.89 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

NY 9A

Continue straight

14.7 mi · 00h 23m

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
45.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ossining
00h 42m from The Bronx
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving The Bronx 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 The Bronx to Beacon?

The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Ossining is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from The Bronx and 27 miles from Beacon.

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

The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.62 one way or $15.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ossining

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

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

4 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

25 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

28 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

30 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between The Bronx and Beacon. Straight-line distance: 45.57 mi (73.34 km).

The Bronx

#1 The Bronx

The fourth most populous borough of New York City.

Population1,455,720
Coordinates40.8498500, -73.8664100
Altitude23
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: The Bronx (-73.86641, 40.84985)
End: Beacon (-73.96958, 41.50482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.21 L · about $7.62
Round trip
$15.23
3.8 gal · 14.42 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.62 $15.23
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.51 $17.03
Premium $4.86 $9.24 $18.47
Diesel $4.69 $8.92 $17.84

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 The Bronx and Beacon. The current time is 03:47:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.