Traveling from Beekman to New York City covers approximately 72.8 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 51 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it requires no overnight stops to complete the journey comfortably. You should budget roughly $11 for fuel to get from the Hudson Valley into the heart of the city. Because both locations are situated within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent geographical feel throughout the transit. It is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that connects the quiet of upstate New York directly to the urban landscape. This is an ideal commute if you are looking for efficiency rather than a leisurely multi-day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.4 miles from Beekman, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Taconic State Parkway
37.3 mi
50m
Saw Mill River Parkway
15.5 mi
21m
Henry Hudson Parkway
10.9 mi
16m
Beekman Road
3 mi
5m
12th Avenue
1.8 mi
5m
West Street
1.8 mi
5m
West Side Highway
0.8 mi
1m
11th Avenue
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Taconic State Parkway
— 37.3 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beekman, NY and New York City, 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
37 mi·50 min·Taconic State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi·44 sec
Exit 3Toward Saw Mill Parkway, YonkersUse the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
16 mi·21 min·Saw Mill River Parkway
Toward Saw Mill Pkwy, YonkersUse the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on HH
0.4 mi·32 sec·Henry Hudson Parkway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto HH
11 mi·16 min·Henry Hudson Parkway
Toward Henry Hudson Parkway SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on NY 9A
0.8 mi·1 min·West Side Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on NY 9A
1.8 mi·5 min·12th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on NY 9A
0.4 mi·1 min·11th Avenue
12
Continue on NY 9A
1.8 mi·5 min·West Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto Chambers Street
0.3 mi·1 min·Chambers Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto Church Street
458 ft·25 sec·Church Street
15
Turn right onto Duane Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·Duane Street
16
Turn right onto Broadway
379 ft·18 sec·Broadway
17
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule, though monitoring traffic patterns on these specific parkways is always wise. You do not need to worry about planning formal rest stops given the sub-two-hour duration, allowing you to drive straight through if you prefer. Keep your $11 fuel budget in mind when filling up, as prices can fluctuate significantly once you reach the city limits compared to the Beekman area. Pay close attention to the transitions between the Taconic, Saw Mill, and Henry Hudson routes, as these parkways have unique restrictions regarding commercial vehicles. Maintaining a steady pace will help you navigate the 72.8-mile distance efficiently without needing to build in extra time for breaks.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.4 miles from Beekman, NY, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 16 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.4 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New York City, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Beekman, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Beekman, NY
This is one driving day of about 72.8 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Beekman, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Taconic State Parkway for about 37.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 56.9 — 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.
8
40.6 mi into trip|~56m in
Take the exit toward Saw Mill Parkway, Yonkers
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward Saw Mill Parkway, Yonkers
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.8
0
$7.64
$3.49
Efficient EV
18.2
0
$6.37
$2.91
EV Truck/SUV
29.1
0
$10.19
$4.66
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (64% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Beekman, NY
Late night
in Beekman on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
New York City, NY
Late night
in New York City on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
E 6 to 14 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
17 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 51m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
African Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a trip dominated by parkways, as 88% of your time will be spent on highways. Your journey relies on a sequence of the Taconic State Parkway, the Saw Mill River Parkway, and the Henry Hudson Parkway. You will experience your longest uninterrupted stretch of driving during the initial 37.3 miles on the Taconic State Parkway, which sets a steady pace for the first half of the trip. The transition between these parkways creates a fluid, high-speed experience rather than a series of technical local turns. As you move toward the city, the road personality shifts from open corridors to the more dense traffic patterns typical of the metropolitan approach.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.3 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 Saw Mill River 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 Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.8 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 40.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
704 ft9 ft
Total Climb
540 ft
Total Descent
885 ft
Highest Point
704 ft
~21.2 mi in
Elevation Range
695 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Beekman, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Yonkers and Henry Hudson Parkway South.
New York (known as "The Big Apple", "NYC," and often called "New York City") is a global center for media, entertainment, art, fashion, research, finance, and trade. The bustling, cosmopolitan heart of the 4th largest metropolis in the world and by far the most populous city in the United States, New York has long been a key entry point and a defining city for the nation.
From the Statue of Liberty in the harbor to the Empire State Building towering over the Manhattan skyline, from the tunnels of the subway to the riches of Wall Street, from the bright signs of Times Square to the naturalistic beauty of Central Park, and from Yankee Stadium in the Bronx to Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York's landmarks are quintessential American landmarks. The city's neighborhoods and streets are so iconic they have become ingrained into the American consciousness.
Top landmarks
•Statue of Liberty — American icon in New York, United States
•National September 11 Memorial & Museum — memorial & museum in New York City commemorating the September 11, 2001 attacks
•Plaza Hotel — hotel in Midtown Manhattan, New York City
This is an easy same-day round trip, clocking in at just 72.8 miles and under 2 hours each way. You'll be back home in Beekman with plenty of time to spare.
Family Friendly
This route is short enough at 72.8 miles to keep kids from getting too restless, but the 7/10 complexity rating means you'll need to stay sharp with navigation.
Solo Traveler
At 72.8 miles, this drive is well within comfortable solo distance, and the 88% highway focus makes for a straightforward journey. However, the 7/10 complexity might be a bit much if you're looking for a truly relaxing solo cruise.
First-Time Driver
With 88% highway driving and a manageable 1h 51m duration, this 72.8-mile trip is a good introduction. Just be aware that the 7/10 complexity means you'll need to pay close attention to the route.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.3 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 New York City, 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 40.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, General Grant National Memorial and Castle Clinton 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 New York City, NY before heading back.
