Beacon, NY Road Trips
Beacon, NY serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 2 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 76 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Beacon, NY head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Photo: Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
80.8 mi
Gravesend, NY
Quickest Drive
1h 25m
The Bronx, NY
Plan Around Beacon, NY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Beacon, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Beacon, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Beacon, NY
Driving from Beacon, NY
Expect an average of 76 miles and about 1h 43m behind the wheel when leaving Beacon, NY. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 79 miles (1h 49m), while the shortest is just 72 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Beacon, NY most often head toward Brooklyn, NY (79.1 mi, 1h 49m) and New York City, NY (72.1 mi, 1h 36m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 76-mile trip from Beacon, NY, budget about $12 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Beacon, NY and 4 routes heading into Beacon, NY, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 72 to 79 miles.
The longest mapped route from Beacon, NY covers 79 miles and takes approximately 1h 49m. Shorter options start at just 72 miles.
The average route from Beacon, NY runs about 76 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 43m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 76-mile trip from Beacon, NY costs roughly $12 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Beacon, NY include Brooklyn, NY and New York City, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Beacon, NY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
14,629
Median Income
$93,347
Median Home Value
$422,000
Median Age
41.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Beacon, NY
A sampling of people born in Beacon, NY.
Robert Montgomery
1904–1981
American actor (1904-1981)
James Forrestal
1892–1949
United States Navy officer and civil servant, Undersecretary of the Navy (1892-1949)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Beacon, NY.
Lower Main Street Historic District
historic district in New York, United States
Reformed Church of Beacon
church building in Beacon, United States of America
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
church in Beacon, New York
Beacon Post Office
post office in Beacon, United States of America
Clearwater
wooden sloop used for environmental education and advocacy (launched 1969)
City data from Wikidata (Q812892), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Beacon, NY
Beacon is a city in Dutchess County, New York.
1 Dia:Beacon, 3 Beekman St, ☏ +1 845 440-0100. January–March: F–M 10AM–4PM; April–October: Th-M 11AM–6PM; November–December: Th-M 11AM–4PM. Museum for the Dia Art Foundation's collection of modern art, including works by Andy Warhol. Located in a 300,000 square foot historic factory on 31 acres of riverfront. Adults $20, seniors $18, students $12, children 5-11 $5. Free admission for Dia members. (updated Jan 2023) 2 Mount Gulian Historical Site, 145 Sterling St, ☏ +1 845 831-8172. May–Oct: W–F Su 1–5PM, last tour at 4PM. Mount Gulian Historic Site, open for the purposes of a guided tour, special event, school or group program, weddings, or simply something to do on a lovely afternoon. The site is about the Verplanck family which contains an assortment of stories about husbands and wives, army generals, and an escaped slave. Adults $8, seniors $6, children (age 6-18) $4. Free admission for Mount Gulian members. (updated Jul 2019)
Rent a kayak or canoe or take a guided kayak trip on the Hudson River. Hudson Valley Pack & Paddle, 45 Beekman St, ☏ +1 845 831-1300. From New York City to Albany the Hudson is a tidal estuary, so be aware of tides and currents as well as ships and barges. There is a public launch to the west of the Beacon railroad station.
Swann Inn of Beacon (Neil Caplan and Darlene Swann), 120 Howland Ave. (9D to Howland Ave.), ☏ +1 845 831-6346. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Relaxed Victorian B&B at the foot of Mt. Beacon. $137.50-187.50.
Stewart International Airport, 1180 First St, New Windsor, +1 845 564-2100. The closest major airport is directly across the river from Beacon. Allegiant Air, American Eagle, and JetBlue operate flights from Florida and Philadelphia (Mar 2021). Interstate 84 crosses the Hudson at Beacon via the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge, providing easy access. About a 20-minute drive. Westchester County Airport, 240 Airport Road, White Plains, +1 914 995-4860 (airlines). Two counties and a 50-minute drive away, but an alternative to the congestion of the 3 major international airports around New York City. Rental cars available. Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, New Jersey, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and LaGuardia Airport: Livery cars offer service to and from 3 major international airports. It is possible in a convoluted sort of way to get to and from JFK via the Metro-North Railroad and New York City Transit. Interstate 84 runs through Beacon, providing east-west connections to Pennsylvania and Connecticut. Route 9D is the main north to south road through the city. Metro-North Railroad – Hudson Line. Express service between Beacon Station and New York City's Grand Central Terminal takes about 90 minutes. A one-way ticket to or from Grand Central costs $17.50 off-peak and $23 peak. Local service is also available to other Metro-North commuter stations. Full weekday and weekend schedules are available online. On-board train fares are subject to a stiff surcharge, so buy your tickets at the vending machines located on the platform.
Travel tips adapted from Beacon on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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