How far is Manhattan, NY from Putnam Valley, NY?
The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Putnam Valley, NY is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manhattan and Putnam Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan and Putnam Valley.
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Start on 86th Street Transverse
1062 ft · 38 sec · 86th Street Transverse
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Continue on West 86th Street
1795 ft · 1 min · West 86th Street
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Turn right onto Amsterdam Avenue
2656 ft · 1 min · Amsterdam Avenue
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Turn left onto West 96th Street
1540 ft · 37 sec · West 96th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
137 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: George Washington Brigde
3010 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway
738 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Albany
3036 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Major Deegan Expressway
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Continue on New York State Thruway
2.3 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 100: Central Park Avenue, White Plains
743 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Central Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Sprain Brook Parkway North
907 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sprain Brook Parkway
11.5 mi · 16 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
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Continue on Taconic State Parkway
16.6 mi · 22 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 132: Shrub Oak
867 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Old Yorktown Road
1045 ft · 23 sec · Old Yorktown Road
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Turn right onto Barger Street
862 ft · 19 sec · Barger Street
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Strawberry Road
2628 ft · 1 min · Strawberry Road
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Turn right onto Foothill Street
2773 ft · 1 min · Foothill Street
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Continue on Travis Road
1304 ft · 42 sec · Travis Road
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Turn left onto Peekskill Hollow Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Peekskill Hollow Road
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Turn right onto Oscawana Lake Road
1151 ft · 35 sec · Oscawana Lake Road
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Turn right
9 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
58 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manhattan 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.
Sunny leaving Manhattan and Sunny near Putnam Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manhattan to Putnam Valley?
The road trip is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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 23.8 miles from Manhattan and 23.9 miles from Putnam Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 $7.47 one way or $14.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Manhattan and 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 Manhattan and Putnam Valley. Straight-line distance: 38.48 mi (61.92 km).
#1 Manhattan
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
| Population | 1,644,518 |
| Coordinates | 40.7834300, -73.9662500 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| 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: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.45 | $7.47 | $14.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $9.04 | $18.08 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $10.94 | $21.87 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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