If you are planning to travel from Borough Park, NY to Beekman, NY, expect a journey covering 81 miles. You should budget approximately 2 hours and 4 minutes of driving time for this trip. Since this is a straightforward one-day excursion, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. With an estimated fuel cost of $13, it remains a budget-friendly way to navigate within the Northeast region. Because the route relies entirely on local roads rather than major highways, be prepared for a steady pace rather than a quick sprint. It is an ideal distance for a single day of travel if you prefer a direct, local-focused commute.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.5 miles from Borough Park, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Taconic State Parkway
38.2 mi
51m
Sprain Brook Parkway
11.5 mi
15m
FDR Drive
9.5 mi
18m
Major Deegan Expressway
7.8 mi
11m
Beekman Road
2.9 mi
4m
New York State Thruway
2.3 mi
3m
Central Park Avenue
1 mi
1m
Prospect Expressway
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Taconic State Parkway
— 38.2 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Borough Park, NY and Beekman, NY.
1
Start on 12th Avenue
0.2 mi·48 sec·12th Avenue
2
Turn slight left onto New Utrecht Avenue
0.3 mi·59 sec·New Utrecht Avenue
3
Turn right onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
0.8 mi·1 min·Fort Hamilton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on Caton Avenue
498 ft·19 sec·Caton Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto NY 27 Truck
0.4 mi·44 sec·McDonald Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto Terrace Place
0.2 mi·31 sec·Terrace Place
7
Turn left onto 18th Street
237 ft·14 sec·18th Street
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·19 sec
Toward NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway
9
Merge onto NY 27
1.0 mi·1 min·Prospect Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 27
0.4 mi·46 sec·NY 27
Toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
11
Merge onto I 278
0.4 mi·39 sec·Gowanus Expressway
12
Keep slight left at fork
2.3 mi·4 min
Exit 25Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, ManhattanUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
223 ft·9 sec
Toward FDR Drive, East Side, Staten Island FerryUse the left lane.
14
Merge onto NY 9A
369 ft·13 sec·West Street
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on FDR
9.5 mi·18 min·FDR Drive
Toward FDR Drive northUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Exit 18Toward I 87: Willis Avenue Bridge, Deegan Expressway
17
Turn straight onto Willis Avenue Bridge
0.2 mi·27 sec·Willis Avenue Bridge
18
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·58 sec
Toward I 87 North: Albany
19
Merge onto I 87
7.8 mi·11 min·Major Deegan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 87
2.3 mi·3 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi·21 sec
Exit 5Toward NY 100: Central Park Avenue, White PlainsUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn straight onto NY 100
1.0 mi·1 min·Central Park Avenue
23
Turn left
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward Sprain Brook Parkway NorthUse the left lane.
24
Merge onto Sprain Brook Parkway
12 mi·15 min·Sprain Brook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on Taconic State Parkway
38 mi·51 min·Taconic State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward Hopewell Junction, Sylvan Lake
27
Turn right onto CR 9
2.9 mi·4 min·Beekman Road
28
Turn left
42 ft·3 sec
29
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since your entire 81-mile journey is composed of local roads, flexibility is your greatest asset. Plan your departure to avoid peak local traffic, as the absence of highway travel means you cannot easily bypass congestion. You will not have any designated stops on this route, so ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave to cover the $13 estimated cost without interruption. Keep in mind that because there is no highway usage, your travel time can fluctuate significantly based on local conditions. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to stay alert at every turn, as the reliance on local avenues means you will be navigating intersections and city-style traffic for the duration of your trip.
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 40.5 miles from Borough Park, NY, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.2 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 18 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.5 miles or 1h 8m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beekman, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Borough Park, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Borough Park, NY
This is one driving day of about 81 miles and 2h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Borough Park, 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 38.2 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 26.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.4 mi into trip|~3m in|NY 27 Truck / McDonald Avenue
Turn left onto NY 27 Truck / McDonald Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
3.1 mi into trip|~7m in|NY 27
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 27 toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
9
3.9 mi into trip|~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 25
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
8
6.3 mi into trip|~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward FDR Drive, East Side, Staten Island Ferry
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward FDR Drive, East Side, Staten Island Ferr...
8
26.8 mi into trip|~48m in
Take the exit toward NY 100: Central Park Avenue, White Plains
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 5
Toward NY 100: Central Park Avenue, White Plain...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.33 one way
$26.67 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$14.42
$28.83
premium
$4.92
$15.70
$31.40
diesel
$5.61
$17.88
$35.77
Estimated Tolls: $0.11
New York State Thruway
(2.3 mi)$0.11
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
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.3
0
$8.50
$3.89
Efficient EV
20.3
0
$7.09
$3.24
EV Truck/SUV
32.4
0
$11.34
$5.18
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Borough Park, NY
Late night
in Borough Park on Sunday
Local time
3:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Beekman, NY
Late night
in Beekman on Sunday
Local time
3:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 4m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Castle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
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...
From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...
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...
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...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate your way out of the city. You will spend your time on surface streets like New Utrecht Avenue, Fort Hamilton Parkway, and Caton Avenue, as this route features a 0% highway share. Because you are avoiding major interstates entirely, the journey requires constant attention and frequent adjustments rather than long, monotonous stretches of high-speed driving. The personality of this drive is strictly local, trading interstate efficiency for a winding path through the region. This is a technical, hands-on experience behind the wheel where the road surface and traffic patterns will change frequently throughout the 81-mile trek.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 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?
10/10
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 1.4 miles in near NY 27 Truck / McDonald Avenue.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 81 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (NY 27 Truck / McDonald Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (NY 27): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Borough Park, NY and Beekman, NY, road signs point toward Side, Staten Island Ferry, Fdr Drive North, White Plains and Sprain Brook Parkway North.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 81 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). 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.
Expect about $0.11 in tolls one way, starting with New York State Thruway. 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.
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 Beekman, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (NY 27 Truck / McDonald Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (NY 27): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Castle Clinton National Monument, Governors Island National Monument and African Burial Ground 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 Beekman, NY before heading back.
