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

The driving distance from Queens, NY to Putnam Valley, NY is about 55 miles (88.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
54.98 mi
01h 26m
Flight
45.26 mi
72.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.26 mi
Kilometers
72.84 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.98 mi
Kilometers
88.48 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Putnam Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 5:07 PM EDT
Return by in Queens
Thu, Oct 15, 6:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Queens
2026-10-15T15:40
Arrive Putnam Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 5:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Queens
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 Queens
27.5 mi
00h 43m
To Putnam Valley
27.5 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Thursday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NE
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 104th Street

    91 m · 19 sec · 104th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 107th Avenue

    81 m · 17 sec · 107th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 105th Street

    573 ft · 28 sec · 105th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    1.5 mi · 5 min · Liberty Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway East

    23 m · 1 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx

    801 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    618 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue

    2040 ft · 43 sec · North Columbus Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left toward Cross County Parkway West

    1512 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway

    3011 ft · 54 sec · Cross County Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway

    653 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Bronx Parkway North, Sprain Parkway

    1980 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway

    1714 ft · 33 sec · Bronx River Parkway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on Taconic State Parkway

    16.6 mi · 22 min · Taconic State Parkway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 132: Shrub Oak

    867 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Old Yorktown Road

    1045 ft · 23 sec · Old Yorktown Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Barger Street

    862 ft · 19 sec · Barger Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Strawberry Road

    2628 ft · 1 min · Strawberry Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Foothill Street

    2773 ft · 1 min · Foothill Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Travis Road

    1304 ft · 42 sec · Travis Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Peekskill Hollow Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Peekskill Hollow Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Oscawana Lake Road

    1151 ft · 35 sec · Oscawana Lake Road

  31. 31

    Turn right

    9 m · 3 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right

    58 m · 14 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Taconic State Parkway
16.6 mi · 30%
Sprain Brook Parkway
12.6 mi · 23%
Hutchinson River Parkway
6.42 mi · 12%
Van Wyck Expressway
5.7 mi · 10%
Whitestone Expressway
1.97 mi · 4%
Liberty Avenue
1.53 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Taconic State Parkway

Continue on Taconic State Parkway

16.6 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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
45.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ardsley
00h 43m from Queens
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Queens and Sunny near Putnam Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55 miles (88.5 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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 27.5 miles from Queens and 27.5 miles from Putnam Valley.

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

The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.63 one way or $17.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Queens and Sunny near Putnam Valley.

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 10.5 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 7.2 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 10.2 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 Queens and Putnam Valley. Straight-line distance: 45.26 mi (72.84 km).

Queens

#1 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Putnam Valley

#2 Putnam Valley

Town in New York

Population11,507
Coordinates41.3359300, -73.8740300
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: Queens (-73.83652, 40.68149)
End: Putnam Valley (-73.87403, 41.33593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.34 L · about $8.63
Round trip
$17.26
3.88 gal · 14.68 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $8.63 $17.26
Mid-grade $4.98 $9.67 $19.33
Premium $5.38 $10.44 $20.88
Diesel $6.51 $12.63 $25.25

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Queens and Putnam Valley. The current time is 15:40:53.

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.