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Trip from New Rochelle, 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

61.6 mi

99 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 14m ★
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.

city in Westchester County, State of New York, United States, suburb of NYC

New Rochelle, NY

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town in Dutchess County, New York, United States

Beekman, NY

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from New Rochelle to Beekman, you are looking at a straightforward 61.6-mile journey through the Northeast. Expect to spend approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, it is an economical route that requires no overnight stops to complete comfortably. The drive relies heavily on major infrastructure, keeping you on the move without unnecessary complexity. Whether you are heading north for business or a quick getaway, this transition between Westchester and Dutchess County is designed for efficiency rather than leisure.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 684 27 mi 31m
I 84 15.4 mi 18m
Hutchinson River Parkway 6.7 mi 9m
Taconic State Parkway 3.8 mi 5m
North Avenue 3 mi 5m
Beekman Road 2.9 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 684 — 27 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Rochelle, NY and Beekman, NY.

1

Start on North Avenue

145 ft · 30 sec · North Avenue
2

Continue on North Avenue

3.0 mi · 5 min · North Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 9 Toward Hutchinson Parkway North
4

Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway

6.7 mi · 9 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight left at fork

1.6 mi · 2 min
Exit 16A Toward I 684 North: Brewster Use the slight left lane.
6

Merge onto I 684

26 mi · 30 min · I 684
7

Continue on I 684

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 684
Exit |; 9W|9E
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min
Exit 9W Toward I 84 West: Newburgh Use the right lane.
9

Merge onto I 84

15 mi · 18 min · I 84
10

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 52B Toward Taconic State Parkway North, Albany Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto Taconic State Parkway

3.8 mi · 5 min · Taconic State Parkway
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Toward Hopewell Junction, Sylvan Lake
13

Turn right onto CR 9

2.9 mi · 4 min · Beekman Road
14

Turn left

42 ft · 3 sec
15

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

census-designated place in Westchester County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bedford Hills, NY

31 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

White Plains, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bedford Hills, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.8 miles from New Rochelle, 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 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 54.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
3 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward Hutchinson Parkway North

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Exit 9 Toward Hutchinson Parkway North
5
3.2 mi into trip | ~6m in | Hutchinson River Parkway

Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
9.9 mi into trip | ~15m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 684 North: Brewster

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 16A Toward I 684 North: Brewster
7
38.4 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward I 84 West: Newburgh

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

Use the right lane. Exit 9W Toward I 84 West: Newburgh
8
54.1 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Take the exit toward Taconic State Parkway North, Albany

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 52B Toward Taconic State Parkway North, Albany

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.14 one way

$20.28 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $10.96 $21.93
premium $4.92 $11.94 $23.88
diesel $5.61 $13.60 $27.20

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.5 0 $6.47 $2.96
Efficient EV 15.4 0 $5.39 $2.46
EV Truck/SUV 24.6 0 $8.62 $3.94

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 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 18, 2026

Origin

New Rochelle, NY

Morning in New Rochelle on Sunday

Local time

6:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Beekman, NY

Morning in Beekman on Sunday

Local time

6:12 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 defined by a heavy focus on highway travel, with 86% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will navigate a combination of the Hutchinson River Parkway, I-684, and I-84 to reach your destination. Be prepared for a consistent pace, specifically during the longest stretch of 27 miles on I-684. While the route feels like a standard interstate grind, the shift from the dense traffic near New Rochelle to the more open stretches of I-84 marks a clear change in the driving environment. It is a functional, high-speed experience that prioritizes speed and direct connectivity over local road exploration.

86% 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: 27 mi on I 684.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 684 and I 84. 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 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.6 miles you will encounter 12 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: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.2 miles (Hutchinson River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles: 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.

Between New Rochelle, NY and Beekman, NY, road signs point toward Taconic State Parkway North, Albany, Hopewell Junction and Sylvan Lake.

Taconic State Parkway North

54.1 mi in | ~1h 8m

Albany

54.1 mi in | ~1h 8m

Hopewell Junction

58.4 mi in | ~1h 14m

Sylvan Lake

58.4 mi in | ~1h 14m

About the Cities

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: 61.6 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 (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 27 miles on I 684. 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 Beekman, 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: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.2 miles (Hutchinson River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles: 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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