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Travel leg · Hudson Valley by Rail

Beacon to Hudson

Beacon and Hudson sit about 84 km (52 mi) apart in a straight line, with Hudson to the north. It is leg 2 of 2 on our Hudson Valley by Rail itinerary, a 4-day trip. Here is how long it takes by train, what to see on the way and where it fits in a real itinerary.

Directions in Google Maps See the full Hudson Valley by Rail route
Beacon, where this leg starts
From · Beacon
Hudson, where this leg ends
To · Hudson
Straight-line distance
84 km · 52 mi
Est. road distance
101–118 km
Est. drive time
1 h 15 min – 2 h 15 min
Direction
Heading north
Curated routes
1 itinerary

Road distance is estimated as 1.2–1.4× the straight line; drive time assumes average speeds of 50–80 km/h with no stops or traffic. These are rough estimates — check a maps app for the actual route.

Ways to get there

We don't have live routing data, so the figures below are labelled estimates built from the straight-line distance. Use them to plan the day, then confirm in a maps app.

By train

Our Hudson Valley by Rail itinerary is planned around rail, so a train is the likely way to cover this leg. Timetables and direct connections vary — check the operator before you book.

By car

Driving is an estimated 101–118 km (63–73 mi) and 1 h 15 min – 2 h 15 min at typical average speeds, not a routed time.

Rail is the star. Trains run north from Grand Central along the Hudson River toward Beacon, and Amtrak serves Hudson. Once off the train, towns like Beacon and Hudson are walkable, with short taxi or rideshare hops for hilltop and estate sights.

Open Beacon → Hudson directions in Google Maps ↗

Worth stopping for

Picks from our curated guides at both ends.

When you arrive in Hudson

Spend a day and a night: Olana and Thomas Cole in the morning, Warren Street shops and dinner at night.

Before you leave Beacon

A day trip or overnight by train: Dia Beacon, a hike up Mount Beacon and Main Street; add Storm King nearby.

On this curated route

Where Beacon → Hudson sits in the full itinerary. Highlighted stops are this leg.

Going the other way? Hudson to Beacon is the same 84 km in a straight line, heading south. Reverse directions in Google Maps ↗

Weather at each end

Average daytime highs at both ends stay within 1°C of each other all year, so you can pack the same way for both.

Average monthly high temperature and rainfall in Beacon and Hudson
MeasureJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Beacon high1°3°8°15°21°26°30°29°25°18°11°4°
Hudson high0°1°6°14°21°26°29°28°25°17°9°3°
Beacon rain767894999912210911911112389110
Hudson rain7373869110012211511910912483103

Temperatures in °C, rain in mm per month. Long-term monthly averages from NASA POWER satellite climatology — a guide to typical conditions, not a forecast. Month headings link to Hudson month guides.

Beacon to Hudson: questions travelers ask

How far is Beacon from Hudson?

Beacon is about 84 km (52 mi) from Hudson in a straight line, with Hudson to the north. By road, we estimate 101–118 km (63–73 mi), or 1.2–1.4 times the straight line. Check a maps app for the exact route.

How long does it take to drive from Beacon to Hudson?

An estimated 1 h 15 min – 2 h 15 min, assuming 101–118 km of road at average speeds of 50–80 km/h with no stops or traffic. It is not a routed time, so check a maps app on the day. Our itinerary leans on rail, so check train times too.

Which itineraries include the trip from Beacon to Hudson?

Our Hudson Valley by Rail itinerary includes this leg. Hudson Valley by Rail runs about 4 days across 3 stops, best in Apr – Nov.

Getting to Beacon

Guides for both ends

Hudson by month

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