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

The driving distance from Putnam Valley, NY to Bushwick, NY is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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
58.32 mi
01h 30m
Flight
44.4 mi
71.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.4 mi
Kilometers
71.45 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.32 mi
Kilometers
93.85 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bushwick
Wed, Apr 22, 9:00 PM EDT
Return by in Putnam Valley
Wed, Apr 22, 10:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Putnam Valley
2026-04-22T19:30
Arrive Bushwick
Wed, Apr 22, 9:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 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
Ardsley
NY

Village in New York

From Putnam Valley
28 mi
00h 45m
To Bushwick
30.3 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
Bushwick Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Wednesday
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.1 mi · 22 min · Taconic State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill Parkway, Yonkers

    2588 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    15.5 mi · 21 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway

    1917 ft · 33 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Mosholu Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Mosholu Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South: Deegan Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    1328 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway

    6.8 mi · 10 min · Major Deegan Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens

    1846 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  18. 18

    Continue on Grand Central Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Grand Central Parkway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Meeker Avenue, Morgan Avenue

    1416 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Vandervoort Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Vandervoort Avenue

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Grand Street

    2186 ft · 1 min · Grand Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Bushwick Avenue

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Bushwick Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    1294 ft · 46 sec · Linden Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Taconic State Parkway
16.1 mi · 28%
Saw Mill River Parkway
15.5 mi · 27%
Major Deegan Expressway
6.8 mi · 12%
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
4.36 mi · 7%
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.31 mi · 4%
Bushwick Avenue
1.87 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Taconic State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

16.1 mi · 00h 22m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
44.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ardsley
00h 45m from Putnam Valley
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Putnam Valley and Chance Rain Showers near Bushwick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Ardsley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Putnam Valley and 30.3 miles from Bushwick.

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

The direct path is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.26 one way or $16.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Putnam Valley and Chance Rain Showers near Bushwick.

Stop Ideas Near Ardsley

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 Ardsley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.6 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 7.6 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Ardsley
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 10.4 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Ardsley
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 Ardsley.

RAIL

Yonkers station

10 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

12 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

21 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

26 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Putnam Valley and Bushwick. Straight-line distance: 44.4 mi (71.45 km).

Putnam Valley

#1 Putnam Valley

Town in New York

Population11,507
Coordinates41.3359300, -73.8740300
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bushwick

Bushwick is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6942700, -73.9187500
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: (-73.874526, 41.336037)
End: Linden Street (-73.918619, 40.694196)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.79 L · about $8.26
Round trip
$16.52
4.12 gal · 15.58 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $8.26 $16.52
Mid-grade $4.48 $9.23 $18.46
Premium $4.86 $10.01 $20.03
Diesel $4.69 $9.67 $19.34

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Putnam Valley and Bushwick. The current time is 19:30:39.

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.