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

The driving distance from Putnam Lake, NY to Astoria, NY is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
61.59 mi
01h 22m
Flight
51.69 mi
83.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.69 mi
Kilometers
83.19 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.59 mi
Kilometers
99.12 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Astoria
Thu, Apr 16, 10:21 PM EDT
Return by in Putnam Lake
Thu, Apr 16, 11:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Putnam Lake
2026-04-16T20:58
Arrive Astoria
Thu, Apr 16, 10:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Putnam Lake
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
Armonk
NY

Hamlet in Westchester County, New York

From Putnam Lake
29.5 mi
00h 41m
To Astoria
32.1 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Haviland Drive

    823 ft · 23 sec · Haviland Drive

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Fairfield Drive

    1750 ft · 55 sec · Fairfield Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Doansburg Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Doansburg Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 22

    3.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 22

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    27.4 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

    8 mi · 12 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Bruckner Boulevard

    1105 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Bruckner Boulevard

    1825 ft · 1 min · Bruckner Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 278 West: Bruckner Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    828 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Bruckner Expressway

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Bruckner Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard

    30 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard

    818 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 29th Street

    96 m · 9 sec · 29th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard

    1905 ft · 1 min · Astoria Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 21st Street

    1005 ft · 28 sec · 21st Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 30th Avenue

    1129 ft · 41 sec · 30th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn sharp right onto 12th Street

    118 m · 19 sec · 12th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 12th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 22
30.8 mi · 50%
Hutchinson River Parkway
17.2 mi · 28%
Bruckner Expressway
4.24 mi · 7%
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.31 mi · 4%
Doansburg Road
2.25 mi · 4%
Bruckner Boulevard
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 22

Continue straight

27.4 mi · 00h 32m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
51.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Armonk
00h 41m from Putnam Lake
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Putnam Lake and Partly Sunny near Astoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Armonk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Putnam Lake and 32.1 miles from Astoria.

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

The direct path is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.70 one way or $17.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Putnam Lake and Partly Sunny near Astoria.

Stop Ideas Near Armonk

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 Armonk and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 6.5 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 13.7 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Armonk
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.6 mi away

City Hall

White Plains , NY
White Plains, NY 10601
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

16 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

17 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Putnam Lake and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 51.69 mi (83.19 km).

Putnam Lake

#1 Putnam Lake

Census-designated place in Putnam County, New York

Population3,844
Coordinates41.4620400, -73.5462400
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Astoria

Astoria is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7720500, -73.9301400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Haviland Drive (-73.546176, 41.462041)
End: 12th Street (-73.930134, 40.77205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.23 L · about $8.70
Round trip
$17.40
4.34 gal · 16.46 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $8.70 $17.40
Mid-grade $4.48 $9.72 $19.45
Premium $4.86 $10.55 $21.10
Diesel $4.69 $10.19 $20.37

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Putnam Lake and Astoria. The current time is 20:58:56.

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.