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

The driving distance from Putnam Lake, NY to Huntington, NY is about 78 miles (125.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
78.03 mi
01h 54m
Flight
41.51 mi
66.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.51 mi
Kilometers
66.8 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.03 mi
Kilometers
125.57 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntington
Fri, Apr 17, 8:44 PM EDT
Return by in Putnam Lake
Fri, Apr 17, 10:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Putnam Lake
2026-04-17T18:49
Arrive Huntington
Fri, Apr 17, 8:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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
Scarsdale
NY

Town and village in Westchester County, New York, United States

From Putnam Lake
39 mi
00h 57m
To Huntington
39 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell Avenue

    43 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: George Washington Bridge

    1265 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

    1861 ft · 32 sec · New England Thruway

  12. 12

    Continue on Bruckner Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard

    1133 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    18.6 mi · 31 min · Northern Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    2277 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto New York Avenue

    1143 ft · 35 sec · New York Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · New York Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 22
30.8 mi · 39%
Northern Boulevard
18.6 mi · 24%
Hutchinson River Parkway
15.1 mi · 19%
Doansburg Road
2.25 mi · 3%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.17 mi · 3%
Clearview Expressway
2.11 mi · 3%
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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.5 mi
41.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scarsdale
00h 57m from Putnam Lake
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Putnam Lake and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Huntington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78 miles (125.6 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Scarsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Putnam Lake and 39 miles from Huntington.

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

The direct path is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.02 one way or $22.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Putnam Lake and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Huntington.

Stop Ideas Near Scarsdale

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 Scarsdale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 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 5.9 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Scarsdale
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 9 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Scarsdale
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 Scarsdale.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

10 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

13 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

21 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

22 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Putnam Lake and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 41.51 mi (66.8 km).

Putnam Lake

#1 Putnam Lake

Census-designated place in Putnam County, New York

Population3,844
Coordinates41.4620400, -73.5462400
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Huntington

#2 Huntington

Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Population200,102
Coordinates40.8681500, -73.4256800
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Putnam Lake (-73.54624, 41.46204)
End: Huntington (-73.42568, 40.86815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.75 gal
10.42 L · about $11.02
Round trip
$22.05
5.5 gal · 20.84 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.9 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $11.02 $22.05
Mid-grade $4.48 $12.32 $24.65
Premium $4.86 $13.37 $26.74
Diesel $4.69 $12.91 $25.82

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 Huntington. The current time is 18:49:40.

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.