How far is Elmhurst, NY from Putnam Valley, NY?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Putnam Valley, NY is about 52 miles (83.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Putnam Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Putnam Valley.
-
1
Start on Grand Avenue
13 m · 5 sec · Grand Avenue
-
2
Turn right onto Queens Boulevard
2530 ft · 2 min · Queens Boulevard
-
3
Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
2609 ft · 58 sec
-
4
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Long Island Expressway
-
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 678: Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway
839 ft · 21 sec
-
6
Continue on Horace Harding Expressway
2293 ft · 46 sec · Horace Harding Expressway
-
7
Take the ramp slight right toward I 678: Van Wyck Expresswway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
587 ft · 12 sec
-
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway North, Whitestone Bridge
2419 ft · 41 sec
-
9
Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Van Wyck Expressway
-
10
Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
-
11
Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
-
12
Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
-
13
Continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
6.3 mi · 9 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
-
14
Take the exit slight right
618 ft · 24 sec
-
15
Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue
-
16
Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue
2040 ft · 43 sec · North Columbus Avenue
-
17
Take the ramp left toward Cross County Parkway West
1512 ft · 38 sec
-
18
Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway
3011 ft · 54 sec · Cross County Parkway
-
19
Take the exit slight right toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway
653 ft · 19 sec
-
20
Keep slight right to continue on Bronx Parkway North, Sprain Parkway
1980 ft · 1 min
-
21
Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway
1714 ft · 33 sec · Bronx River Parkway
-
22
Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway
12.6 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
-
23
Continue on Taconic State Parkway
16.6 mi · 22 min · Taconic State Parkway
-
24
Take the exit slight right toward NY 132: Shrub Oak
867 ft · 30 sec
-
25
Turn left onto Old Yorktown Road
1045 ft · 23 sec · Old Yorktown Road
-
26
Turn right onto Barger Street
862 ft · 19 sec · Barger Street
-
27
Turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
-
28
Turn right onto Strawberry Road
2628 ft · 1 min · Strawberry Road
-
29
Turn right onto Foothill Street
2773 ft · 1 min · Foothill Street
-
30
Continue on Travis Road
1304 ft · 42 sec · Travis Road
-
31
Turn left onto Peekskill Hollow Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Peekskill Hollow Road
-
32
Turn right onto Oscawana Lake Road
1151 ft · 35 sec · Oscawana Lake Road
-
33
Turn right
9 m · 3 sec
-
34
Turn right
58 m · 14 sec
-
35
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and Putnam Valley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Elmhurst and Mostly Sunny near Putnam Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Putnam Valley?
The road trip is about 52 miles (83.7 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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 26 miles from Elmhurst and 26 miles from Putnam Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.38 one way or $14.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elmhurst and Mostly Sunny near Putnam Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Elmsford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elmsford.
Yonkers station
Croton–Harmon station
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Putnam Valley. Straight-line distance: 41.42 mi (66.66 km).
#1 Elmhurst
Elmhurst is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7364900, -73.8779100 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Putnam Valley
Town in New York
| Population | 11,507 |
| Coordinates | 41.3359300, -73.8740300 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Putnam Valley (-73.87403, 41.33593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $7.38 | $14.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $8.25 | $16.49 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.94 | $17.89 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $8.64 | $17.27 |
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 · Apr 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.