Origin
Mount Vernon, NY
Late night in Mount Vernon on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Vernon, NY to Beekman, 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 19m
Distance
56.8 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
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.
Mount Vernon, NY
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Beekman, NY
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick getaway from Mount Vernon to Beekman, you are looking at a straightforward 56.8-mile journey. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 19 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $9, the route is both efficient and budget-friendly. Because you will stay within New York, you won't need to worry about changing regional driving habits or crossing state lines. It is an ideal drive for those who prefer to spend more time at their destination rather than on the road.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Taconic State Parkway | 38.2 mi | 51m |
| Sprain Brook Parkway | 12.6 mi | 17m |
| Beekman Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Bronx River Parkway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| West 1st Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Oak Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Lincoln Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Gramatan Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Taconic State Parkway
— 38.2 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon, NY and Beekman, NY.
1
Start on East Prospect Avenue
56 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Prospect Avenue
2
Turn left onto Gramatan Avenue
361 ft
·
13 sec
·
Gramatan Avenue
3
Turn right onto West 1st Street
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
West 1st Street
4
Turn right onto West Lincoln Avenue
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Lincoln Avenue
5
Turn left onto Oak Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Oak Street
6
Take the ramp
504 ft
·
12 sec
7
Merge onto Bronx River Parkway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Sprain Brook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on Taconic State Parkway
38 mi
·
51 min
·
Taconic State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward Hopewell Junction, Sylvan Lake
11
Turn right onto CR 9
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Beekman Road
12
Turn left
42 ft
·
3 sec
13
Arrive at destination
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 28.4 miles from Mount Vernon, 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 0 and 53.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Gramatan Avenue
Turn left onto Gramatan Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West Lincoln Avenue
Turn right onto West Lincoln Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Bronx River Parkway
Merge onto Bronx River Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m 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.
5
53.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward Hopewell Junction, Sylvan Lake
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Hopewell Junction, Sylvan Lake
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.35 one way
$18.70 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $10.11 | $20.22 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.01 | $22.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.54 | $25.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 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 | 17 | 0 | $5.96 | $2.73 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.95 | $3.64 |
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
Beekman, NY
Late night in Beekman on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 19m 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 trip is heavily highway-focused, with 92% of your travel occurring on major thoroughfares. You will navigate via the Sprain Brook Parkway and the Taconic State Parkway before transitioning onto Beekman Road for the final leg. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 38.2 miles on the Taconic State Parkway, allowing you to settle into a steady driving rhythm. While the route moves quickly, keep in mind that the transition from the parkway system to local roads requires you to stay alert for speed limit changes.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 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?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Taconic State Parkway and Sprain Brook Parkway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Gramatan Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.8 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: near the start (Gramatan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (West Lincoln Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Bronx River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mount Vernon, NY and Beekman, NY, road signs point toward Hopewell Junction and Sylvan Lake.
Hopewell Junction
53.5 mi in
|
~1h 14m
Sylvan Lake
53.5 mi in
|
~1h 14m
About the Cities
Starting 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
Arriving in Beekman, NY
Full guide →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 19m. Total distance: 56.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m 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.
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: near the start (Gramatan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (West Lincoln Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Bronx River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Beekman, 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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