Origin
New Rochelle, NY
Morning in New Rochelle on Sunday
Local time
6:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Rochelle, NY
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Beekman, NY
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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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between New Rochelle, NY and Beekman, NY.
Start on North Avenue
Continue on North Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 684
Continue on I 684
Take the exit
Merge onto I 84
Take the exit
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
Take the exit
Turn right onto CR 9
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
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.
Take the ramp toward Hutchinson Parkway North
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 684 North: Brewster
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 84 West: Newburgh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
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
Regular Gas
$10.14 one way
$20.28 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in New Rochelle on Sunday
Local time
6:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Beekman on Sunday
Local time
6:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Albany
Hopewell Junction
Sylvan Lake
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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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