How far is Putnam Valley, NY from Brookhaven, NY?

The driving distance from Putnam Valley, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63 miles (101.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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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Road
100.83 mi
01h 55m
Flight
63.04 mi
101.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.04 mi
Kilometers
101.45 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.83 mi
Kilometers
162.27 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Thu, May 14, 1:54 PM EDT
Return by in Putnam Valley
Thu, May 14, 3:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Putnam Valley
2026-05-14T11:58
Arrive Brookhaven
Thu, May 14, 1:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Putnam Valley
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
Hillside
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From Putnam Valley
49.6 mi
00h 57m
To Brookhaven
51.3 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 14 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
Brookhaven Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
59°F
Thursday
Using Gordon Heights as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Putnam Valley and Brookhaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Putnam Valley and Brookhaven.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    38 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Oscawana Lake Road

    850 ft · 30 sec · Oscawana Lake Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Peekskill Hollow Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Peekskill Hollow Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Travis Road

    1304 ft · 36 sec · Travis Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Foothill Street

    2773 ft · 1 min · Foothill Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Strawberry Road

    2628 ft · 1 min · Strawberry Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    864 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

    17 mi · 23 min · Taconic State Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway

    12.8 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Bronx River Parkway

    2330 ft · 44 sec · Bronx River Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon

    2217 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon

    1154 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Parkway South

    116 m · 16 sec · Parkway South

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Columbus Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on South 3rd Avenue

    891 ft · 17 sec · South 3rd Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Provost Avenue

    1825 ft · 1 min · Provost Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Conner Street

    843 ft · 21 sec · Conner Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto New England Thruway

    2894 ft · 60 sec · New England Thruway

  21. 21

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South

    576 ft · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · New England Thruway

  23. 23

    Continue on Bruckner Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  26. 26

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island

    810 ft · 28 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island

    1448 ft · 39 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    43.5 mi · 59 min · Long Island Expressway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley

    1308 ft · 28 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1108 ft · 21 sec · Express Drive South

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Montauk Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  34. 34

    Turn left onto South Country Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Putnam Valley and Brookhaven.

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
35 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
43.5 mi · 43%
Taconic State Parkway
17 mi · 17%
Sprain Brook Parkway
12.8 mi · 13%
Horseblock Road
4.07 mi · 4%
Clearview Expressway
3.19 mi · 3%
North Columbus Avenue
2.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

43.5 mi · 00h 59m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.8 mi
63 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillside
00h 57m from Putnam Valley
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Putnam Valley and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brookhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Putnam Valley to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Putnam Valley and 51.3 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 63 miles (101.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.27 one way or $28.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Putnam Valley and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Hillside

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 Hillside and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 10.9 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 12.5 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 11.1 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

New Rochelle station

23 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

32 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Putnam Valley and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 63.04 mi (101.45 km).

Putnam Valley

#1 Putnam Valley

Town in New York

Population11,507
Coordinates41.3359300, -73.8740300
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Brookhaven

#2 Brookhaven

This town in Suffolk County, New York, is the most populous in the state.

Population479,883
Coordinates40.7792700, -72.9153800
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Oscawana Lake Road (-73.874682, 41.336049)
End: South Country Road (-72.915343, 40.779251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.47 L · about $14.27
Round trip
$28.54
7.12 gal · 26.94 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $14.27 $28.54
Mid-grade $4.48 $15.95 $31.90
Premium $4.86 $17.31 $34.61
Diesel $4.69 $16.71 $33.42

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Putnam Valley and Brookhaven. The current time is 11:58:36.

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.