How far is Schenectady, NY from Putnam Valley, NY?
The driving distance from Schenectady, NY to Putnam Valley, NY is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Schenectady and Putnam Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schenectady and Putnam Valley.
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Start on Jay Street
28 m · 10 sec · Jay Street
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Turn left onto Liberty Street
531 ft · 21 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
1.3 km · 2 min · Broadway
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Take the ramp sharp left
1394 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
2004 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
4.5 mi · 5 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
88.8 mi · 1 hr 42 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84, NY 17K, NY 300: Scranton, Newburgh, Stewart Airport
1.1 km · 53 sec
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Continue straight
148 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East: Danbury
1396 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
9.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Poughkeepsie, Peekskill
1546 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 9 South: Peekskill
105 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left
15.9 mi · 20 min
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Turn slight left onto Old Albany Post Road
2408 ft · 1 min · Old Albany Post Road
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Turn left onto Dogwood Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Dogwood Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pump House Road
1387 ft · 44 sec · Pump House Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Oregon Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Oregon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Oregon Road
47 m · 5 sec · Oregon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Oregon Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Oregon Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Oregon Road
65 m · 8 sec · Oregon Road
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Turn straight onto Old Oregon Road
148 m · 13 sec · Old Oregon Road
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Continue on Oscawana Lake Road
1323 ft · 41 sec · Oscawana Lake Road
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Turn right
9 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
58 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Schenectady and Putnam Valley.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
88.8 mi · 01h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Schenectady 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 Schenectady to Putnam Valley?
The road trip is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Lake Katrine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65 miles from Schenectady and 65.1 miles from Putnam Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 1:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.42 one way or $40.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Schenectady and Sunny near Putnam Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Katrine
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Katrine.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Hudson
Albany–Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Schenectady and Putnam Valley. Straight-line distance: 102.2 mi (164.47 km).
#1 Schenectady
The most populous city in Schenectady County, New York.
| Population | 65,231 |
| Coordinates | 42.8142400, -73.9395700 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Putnam Valley
Town in New York
| Population | 11,507 |
| Coordinates | 41.3359300, -73.8740300 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Putnam Valley (-73.87403, 41.33593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.45 | $20.42 | $40.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $22.87 | $45.73 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $24.70 | $49.41 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $29.88 | $59.75 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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