How far is Astoria, NY from Putnam Valley, NY?

The driving distance from Astoria, NY to Putnam Valley, NY is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.09 mi
01h 15m
Flight
39.07 mi
62.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.07 mi
Kilometers
62.88 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.09 mi
Kilometers
77.39 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Putnam Valley
Thu, May 14, 2:21 PM EDT
Return by in Astoria
Thu, May 14, 3:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Astoria
2026-05-14T13:06
Arrive Putnam Valley
Thu, May 14, 2:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Astoria
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Elmsford
NY

Town in New York

From Astoria
24 mi
00h 37m
To Putnam Valley
24 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 14 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Astoria and Putnam Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Astoria and Putnam Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on 12th Street

    7 m · 4 sec · 12th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Astoria Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 33rd Street

    63 m · 14 sec · 33rd Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Astoria Boulevard North

    80 m · 9 sec · Astoria Boulevard North

  5. 5

    Continue on Hoyt Avenue North

    112 m · 15 sec · Hoyt Avenue North

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 278 East

    154 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 87 North: Albany

    1536 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Major Deegan Expressway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Major Deegan Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on New York State Thruway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 100: Central Park Avenue, White Plains

    743 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Central Park Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Sprain Brook Parkway North

    907 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Sprain Brook Parkway

    11.5 mi · 16 min · Sprain Brook Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Taconic State Parkway

    16.6 mi · 22 min · Taconic State Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 132: Shrub Oak

    867 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Old Yorktown Road

    1045 ft · 23 sec · Old Yorktown Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Barger Street

    862 ft · 19 sec · Barger Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Strawberry Road

    2628 ft · 1 min · Strawberry Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Foothill Street

    2773 ft · 1 min · Foothill Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Travis Road

    1304 ft · 42 sec · Travis Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Peekskill Hollow Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Peekskill Hollow Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Oscawana Lake Road

    1151 ft · 35 sec · Oscawana Lake Road

  25. 25

    Turn right

    9 m · 3 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    58 m · 14 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Astoria and Putnam Valley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Taconic State Parkway
16.6 mi · 34%
Sprain Brook Parkway
11.5 mi · 24%
Major Deegan Expressway
8.31 mi · 17%
I 278 East
2.45 mi · 5%
New York State Thruway
2.28 mi · 5%
Peekskill Hollow Road
1.08 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Taconic State Parkway

Continue on Taconic State Parkway

16.6 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
39.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elmsford
00h 37m from Astoria
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Astoria and Showers And Thunderstorms near Putnam Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Astoria to Putnam Valley?

The road trip is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km) and usually takes 01h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Elmsford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Astoria and 24 miles from Putnam Valley.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Astoria and Showers And Thunderstorms near Putnam Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Elmsford

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Elmsford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 10.5 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Elmsford
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Elmsford
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elmsford.

RAIL

Yonkers station

15 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

16 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

16 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

23 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Astoria and Putnam Valley. Straight-line distance: 39.07 mi (62.88 km).

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#1 Astoria

Astoria is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7720500, -73.9301400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Putnam Valley

#2 Putnam Valley

Town in New York

Population11,507
Coordinates41.3359300, -73.8740300
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: Astoria (-73.93014, 40.77205)
End: Putnam Valley (-73.87403, 41.33593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.42 L · about $6.82
Round trip
$13.63
3.4 gal · 12.84 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.82 $13.63
Mid-grade $4.48 $7.62 $15.24
Premium $4.86 $8.26 $16.53
Diesel $4.69 $7.98 $15.96

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Astoria and Putnam Valley. The current time is 13:06:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.