Origin
Beekman, NY
Late night in Beekman on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beekman, NY to Mount Vernon, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
56.2 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beekman, NY
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Mount Vernon, NY
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Beekman to Mount Vernon, expect a straightforward 56.2-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Since this is a highway-focused drive, it works perfectly as a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You can anticipate a fuel cost of approximately $9 for the one-way transit. Because both locations are situated within the Northeast region of New York, the transition between these two points is seamless and efficient. It is a practical route for anyone needing to navigate between these areas without the complexity of a multi-day itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Taconic State Parkway | 38.2 mi | 52m |
| Sprain Brook Parkway | 12.8 mi | 17m |
| Beekman Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Gramatan Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Bronx River Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Fleetwood Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cross County Parkway (local lanes) | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Prospect Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Taconic State Parkway
— 38.2 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beekman, NY and Mount Vernon, NY.
1
Start on this road
42 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto CR 9
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Beekman Road
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
38 mi
·
52 min
·
Taconic State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Sprain Brook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on Bronx River Parkway
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11E
Toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
9
Take the exit
336 ft
·
21 sec
Exit 7
Toward West Broad Street, Gramatan Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn slight right onto Fleetwood Avenue
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Fleetwood Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Gramatan Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Gramatan Avenue
12
Enter roundabout onto Gramatan Avenue
107 ft
·
1 sec
·
Gramatan Avenue
13
Continue on Gramatan Avenue
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Gramatan Avenue
14
Turn left onto East Prospect Avenue
56 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Prospect Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
East Prospect Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.1 miles from Beekman, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 55.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Taconic State Parkway
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
41.4 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
Sprain Brook Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
54.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 11E
Toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
9
55.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward West Broad Street, Gramatan Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 7
Toward West Broad Street, Gramatan Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.25 one way
$18.50 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $10.00 | $20.01 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.89 | $21.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.41 | $24.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.90 | $2.70 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.92 | $2.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.87 | $3.60 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Mount Vernon, NY
Late night in Mount Vernon on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is dominated by high-speed transit, with highways accounting for 92% of your travel time. You will start by navigating local Beekman Road before transitioning onto major arteries like the Taconic State Parkway and the Sprain Brook Parkway. A significant portion of your trip involves a 38.2-mile stretch on the Taconic State Parkway, which provides the longest uninterrupted segment of the drive. The personality of this route is defined by consistency and speed, making it a predictable experience rather than a winding backroads tour. Once you merge onto the parkways, the drive becomes a steady, highway-focused flow until you reach your destination.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.2 mi on Taconic State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Taconic State Parkway and Sprain Brook Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.2 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (Taconic State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.4 miles (Sprain Brook Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Beekman, NY
Full guide →Arriving in Mount Vernon, NY
Full guide →Founded 1892
Mount Vernon is a city in Westchester County in New York.
Top landmarks
- • Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site — national Historic Site of the United States
- • Trinity Episcopal Church Complex — church building in Mount Vernon, New York, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 56.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.2 miles on Taconic State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Mount Vernon, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (Taconic State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.4 miles (Sprain Brook Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mount Vernon, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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