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

The driving distance from Putnam Valley, NY to Stillwater, NY is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.2 mi
00h 15m
Flight
5.39 mi
8.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.39 mi
Kilometers
8.67 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.2 mi
Kilometers
11.58 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stillwater
Thu, May 14, 11:10 AM EDT
Return by in Putnam Valley
Thu, May 14, 11:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Putnam Valley
2026-05-14T10:54
Arrive Stillwater
Thu, May 14, 11:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Putnam Valley
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Shrub Oak
NY

Census designated place

From Putnam Valley
3.6 mi
00h 07m
To Stillwater
3.6 mi
00h 07m

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
63°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Mahopac Street

    2046 ft · 41 sec · Mahopac Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Lake Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Lake Boulevard

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Lake Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
152.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Lake Boulevard
1.33 mi · 18%
East Main Street
1.19 mi · 17%
Peekskill Hollow Road
1.08 mi · 15%
Foothill Street
0.53 mi · 7%
Strawberry Road
0.5 mi · 7%
Mahopac Street
0.39 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

1.76 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
5.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shrub Oak
00h 07m from Putnam Valley
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Putnam Valley and Rain Showers near Stillwater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Shrub Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.6 miles from Putnam Valley and 3.6 miles from Stillwater.

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

The direct path is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.00 one way or $2.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Putnam Valley and Rain Showers near Stillwater.

Stop Ideas Near Shrub Oak

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shrub Oak, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shrub Oak.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

16 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

39 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

43 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

44 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Putnam Valley and Stillwater. Straight-line distance: 5.39 mi (8.67 km).

Putnam Valley

#1 Putnam Valley

Town in New York

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

Stillwater is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.3575900, -73.7743000
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Putnam Valley (-73.87403, 41.33593)
End: Stillwater (-73.7743, 41.35759)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.25 gal
0.96 L · about $1.00
Round trip
$2.00
0.5 gal · 1.92 L
Estimated CO2
2.2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.4 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.00 $2.00
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.12 $2.24
Premium $4.86 $1.22 $2.43
Diesel $4.69 $1.17 $2.35

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 Stillwater. The current time is 10:54:43.

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.