How far is Utica, NY from Beacon, NY?
The driving distance from Utica, NY to Beacon, NY is about 181.7 miles (292.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.8 miles (205.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Utica and Beacon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Utica and Beacon.
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Start on Washington Lane
19 m · 10 sec · Washington Lane
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Turn left onto Genesee Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Genesee Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 90
2037 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East
1766 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
83.7 mi · 1 hr 37 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 Utica 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 longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Utica and Sunny near Beacon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Utica to Beacon?
The road trip is about 181.7 miles (292.4 km) and usually takes 03h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Delmar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from Utica and 90.9 miles from Beacon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.8 miles (205.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.70 one way or $51.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Utica and Sunny near Beacon.
Stop Ideas Near Delmar
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Lot
Albany City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Delmar.
Albany–Rensselaer
Schenectady
Hudson
Amsterdam station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Utica and Beacon. Straight-line distance: 127.77 mi (205.63 km).
#1 Utica
The most populous city in Oneida County, New York.
| Population | 59,253 |
| Coordinates | 43.1009000, -75.2326600 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| 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: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $4.01 | $25.70 | $51.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $28.72 | $57.45 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $31.16 | $62.32 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $30.09 | $60.18 |
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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