From Albany or other points east of Beardslee Castle

NYS Thruway to exit 29, Canajoharie
immediately after toll booth turn right at the stop sign
The first traffic light is about 200 yards away, turn right at this light.
At the next light (about 1/4 mile, over one bridge) turn left.
You are now on route 5 heading west. Beardslee Castle is about 13 miles on the right side.

from Utica or points to the west of Beardslee Castle
[if you come in from the west on route 5 we are six miles past Little Falls)
Take the NYS Thruway to exit 29A, Little Falls....
through toll booth drive straight for 2.5 miles to a T-intersection with route 5
....turn right on route 5 (away from Little Falls).
The Castle is six miles on the left side
(about one mile after the road goes from four-lanes to two-lanes)