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Trip from Beekman, NY to Richmond Hill, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 44m

Distance

78.4 mi

126 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 37m ★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 40m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Dutchess County, New York, United States

Beekman, NY

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neighborhood of Queens, New York, USA

Richmond Hill, NY

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Trip Overview

Beekman to Richmond Hill is 78.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 44 minutes via I-684, Hutchinson River Parkway, and I-84, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The route is largely on major highways, making it a straightforward drive. With a recommended single day for travel, you'll find it's a relatively quick transit, ideal for getting from point A to point B efficiently.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

39.2 miles from Beekman, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 684 26.8 mi 31m
Hutchinson River Parkway 15.9 mi 23m
I 84 15.5 mi 18m
Van Wyck Expressway 4.3 mi 6m
Taconic State Parkway 4.3 mi 5m
Beekman Road 3 mi 5m
Whitestone Expressway 2.3 mi 3m
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge 1.3 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 684 — 26.8 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beekman, NY and Richmond Hill, 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

4.3 mi · 5 min · Taconic State Parkway
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 84 East: Danbury
6

Merge onto I 84

15 mi · 18 min · I 84
7

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 68A Toward I 684 South: White Plains Use the right lane.
8

Merge onto I 684

27 mi · 31 min · I 684
9

Keep slight left at fork

1.5 mi · 2 min
Exit 1 Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City Use the straight lane.
10

Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway

7.7 mi · 10 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway

8.2 mi · 12 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
Toward Whitestone Bridge Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 678

1.2 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
13

Continue on I 678

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
14

Continue on I 678

2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 678

4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport Use the slight left lane.
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 6 Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue Use the right lane.
17

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue Use the slight right lane.
18

Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Van Wyck Expressway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Jamaica Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Arrive at destination

Jamaica Avenue

Trip Plan

Plan to leave Beekman with a full tank of gas, as the estimated fuel cost is around $13. Given the short duration of about 1 hour 44 minutes, this trip is easily completed in a single day, offering flexibility for your departure time. You won't need to worry about stopping for extended breaks, but a quick pause can be taken if needed. Pay attention to exit signs as you approach Richmond Hill to ensure you take the correct turn off the highway.

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 39.2 miles from Beekman, NY, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.8 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 17 miles or 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 39.2 miles or 49m 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 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richmond Hill, 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 78.4 miles and 1h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Beekman, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 684 for about 26.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

county seat of Westchester County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

White Plains, NY

39 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

Lake Carmel, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Thornwood, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.2 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · around the midpoint

Gavi Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Armonk, New York

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset · 1h in / 45min to go 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $50 to $10

Hours: 12–10 pm

+19142736900

Visit website

Kantu Peruvian Cuisine Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Forest Hills, New York

1.1 mi

La Patrona Mexican Restaurant & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brewster, New York

1.3 mi

Gavi Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $50 to $10

Armonk, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+19142736900

Visit website

Kantu Peruvian Cuisine Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately

Forest Hills, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13475310873

Visit website

La Patrona Mexican Restaurant & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Brewster, New York

Hours: 11 am–10:30 pm

+18452774140

Visit website

The Arch Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $100 or ab

Brewster, New York

Hours: 5–10 pm

+18452795011

Visit website

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Flushing, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19175637223

Visit website

Sabor Restaurant & Bakery

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

College Point, New York

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+13473684407

Visit website

El Mariachi -Mexican Restaurant &Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv

Holmes, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18458785057

Visit website

Rraci's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $100 or ab

Brewster, New York

Hours: 5–10:30 pm

+18452786695

Visit website

Mandy Bean Specialty Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Yonkers, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+19149991010

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Brewster, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVolve NY Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Goldens Bridge, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Goldens Bridge, New York

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Brewster, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Brewster, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

EVgo Charging Station

2.6 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Final third 4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour

Rye, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Final third 5 mi from route ~12 min detour

Greenwich, Connecticut

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Evoke Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Rye, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18134925220

Visit website

Rest Area

0 mi from route

Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

East Fishkill Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.5 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.5 mi from route

Service Plaza

1.1 mi from route

Highland Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Kensico Dam Plaza

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Valhalla, New York

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+19142314033

Visit website

Cranberry Lake Preserve

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour

West Harrison, New York

Hours: 9:30 am–4 pm

+19144281005

Visit website

Bounce N Play

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour

Astoria, New York

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+17187777529

Visit website

Claremont Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Bronx, NY

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Ewen Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Bronx, NY

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 23.2 and 77.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
23.2 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward I 684 South: White Plains

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 68A Toward I 684 South: White Plains
9
50.6 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Exit 1 Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
7
59.8 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | Hutchinson River Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway toward Whitestone Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Whitestone Bridge
8
77.1 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in

Take the exit toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 6 Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlanti...
9
77.3 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.91 one way

$25.81 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $13.95 $27.91
premium $4.92 $15.20 $30.39
diesel $5.61 $17.31 $34.62

Estimated Tolls: $6.55

Whitestone Bridge $6.55

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.5 0 $8.23 $3.76
Efficient EV 19.6 0 $6.86 $3.14
EV Truck/SUV 31.4 0 $10.98 $5.02

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (67% 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 20, 2026

Origin

Beekman, NY

Morning in Beekman on Tuesday

Local time

6:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Richmond Hill, NY

Morning in Richmond Hill on Tuesday

Local time

6:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

4 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 44m 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 mostly highway, with 90% of the 78.4 miles taking place on major roads like I-684, Hutchinson River Parkway, and I-84. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 26.8 miles on I-684. Expect a consistent cruising experience for the majority of the trip, with the transition to surface roads occurring closer to your destination.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.8 mi on I 684.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 684 and Hutchinson River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 78.4 miles you will encounter 15 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 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.8 miles (Hutchinson River Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Beekman, NY to Richmond Hill, NY, road signs begin pointing toward New York City along the way.

New York City

50.6 mi in | ~1h 2m

About the Cities

Starting in Beekman, NY

Full guide →

Arriving in Richmond Hill, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1868

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 44m. Total distance: 78.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 26.8 miles on I 684. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $6.55 in tolls one way, starting with Whitestone Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes — we found about 8 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Richmond Hill, 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 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.8 miles (Hutchinson River Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Richmond Hill, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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