How far is Putnam Valley, NY from Babylon, NY?
The driving distance from Putnam Valley, NY to Babylon, NY is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Westchester County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Putnam Valley and Babylon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Putnam Valley and Babylon.
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Start on the route
38 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Oscawana Lake Road
850 ft · 30 sec · Oscawana Lake 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 Travis Road
1304 ft · 36 sec · Travis Road
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Continue on Foothill Street
2773 ft · 1 min · Foothill Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Strawberry Road
2628 ft · 1 min · Strawberry Road
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Turn left
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp slight right
864 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
17 mi · 23 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway
12.8 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
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Continue on Bronx River Parkway
2330 ft · 44 sec · Bronx River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
2217 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
1.1 km · 1 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon
1154 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Parkway South
116 m · 16 sec · Parkway South
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Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Columbus Avenue
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Continue on South 3rd Avenue
891 ft · 17 sec · South 3rd Avenue
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Continue on Provost Avenue
1825 ft · 1 min · Provost Avenue
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Continue on Conner Street
843 ft · 21 sec · Conner Street
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Turn right onto New England Thruway
2894 ft · 60 sec · New England Thruway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South
576 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto New England Thruway
1.5 mi · 2 min · New England Thruway
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Continue on Bruckner Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
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Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
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Turn right onto 225th Street
69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
1171 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
2383 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon
1161 ft · 35 sec
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Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road
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Continue on Little East Neck Road North
1.4 km · 2 min · Little East Neck Road North
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2483 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
21 m · 3 sec · South Carll Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Putnam Valley and Babylon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Southern State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
18 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.
Chance Rain Showers near Putnam Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Putnam Valley to Babylon?
The road trip is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Eastchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Putnam Valley and 43 miles from Babylon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.63 one way or $23.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Putnam Valley is Chance Rain Showers.
Stop Ideas Near Eastchester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
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CITY HALL LOBBY
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eastchester.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Putnam Valley and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 52.67 mi (84.77 km).
#1 Putnam Valley
Town in New York
| Population | 11,507 |
| Coordinates | 41.3359300, -73.8740300 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Babylon
A town in Suffolk County, New York.
| Population | 218,223 |
| Coordinates | 40.6956600, -73.3256800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $4.01 | $11.63 | $23.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $12.99 | $25.99 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.10 | $28.19 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $13.61 | $27.23 |
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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