How far is Putnam Valley, NY from White Plains, NY?

The driving distance from Putnam Valley, NY to White Plains, NY is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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
27.61 mi
00h 36m
Flight
21.65 mi
34.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.65 mi
Kilometers
34.84 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.61 mi
Kilometers
44.44 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Plains
Thu, Oct 15, 3:05 PM EDT
Return by in Putnam Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 3:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Putnam Valley
2026-10-15T14:28
Arrive White Plains
Thu, Oct 15, 3:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 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
Spring Valley
NY

Village in New York, United States

From Putnam Valley
13.4 mi
00h 18m
To White Plains
14.2 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52ยฐF
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NW
Destination
63ยฐF
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Putnam Valley and White Plains.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    38 m ยท 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Oscawana Lake Road

    850 ft ยท 30 sec ยท Oscawana Lake Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Peekskill Hollow Road

    1.1 mi ยท 3 min ยท Peekskill Hollow Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Travis Road

    1304 ft ยท 36 sec ยท Travis Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Foothill Street

    2773 ft ยท 1 min ยท Foothill Street

  6. 6

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

    2628 ft ยท 1 min ยท Strawberry Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1.4 mi ยท 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    864 ft ยท 21 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

    17 mi ยท 23 min ยท Taconic State Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Taconic State Parkway

    2.9 mi ยท 5 min ยท Taconic State Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit left toward I 287, NY 22: Broadway

    105 m ยท 15 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on North Broadway

    1.1 mi ยท 2 min ยท North Broadway

  13. 13

    Continue on North Broadway

    1.6 mi ยท 3 min ยท North Broadway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    30 m ยท 2 sec ยท Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Taconic State Parkway
19.8 mi ยท 72%
North Broadway
2.72 mi ยท 10%
Peekskill Hollow Road
1.08 mi ยท 4%
Strawberry Road
0.66 mi ยท 2%
Foothill Street
0.53 mi ยท 2%
Travis Road
0.25 mi ยท 1%
Longest Stretch

Taconic State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

17 mi ยท 00h 23m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
21.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Valley
00h 18m from Putnam Valley
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Putnam Valley and Sunny near White Plains.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Putnam Valley to White Plains?

The road trip is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Spring Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Putnam Valley and 14.2 miles from White Plains.

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

The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.31 one way or $8.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Putnam Valley and Sunny near White Plains.

Stop Ideas Near Spring Valley

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Spring Valley, 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 Spring Valley.

RAIL

Crotonโ€“Harmon station

5 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

28 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

29 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Putnam Valley and White Plains. Straight-line distance: 21.65 mi (34.84 km).

Putnam Valley

#1 Putnam Valley

Town in New York

Population11,507
Coordinates41.3359300, -73.8740300
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
White Plains

#2 White Plains

The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

Population58,286
Coordinates41.0339900, -73.7629100
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Start: Oscawana Lake Road (-73.874682, 41.336049)
End: Main Street (-73.762983, 41.03406)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.69 L ยท about $4.31
Round trip
$8.63
1.94 gal ยท 7.38 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $4.31 $8.63
Mid-grade $4.98 $4.83 $9.67
Premium $5.38 $5.22 $10.44
Diesel $6.51 $6.31 $12.63

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 ยท Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Putnam Valley and White Plains. The current time is 14:28:54.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.