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

The driving distance from Stillwater, NY to Putnam Valley, NY is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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
6.68 mi
00h 13m
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
6.68 mi
Kilometers
10.75 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Putnam Valley
Thu, May 14, 10:06 AM EDT
Return by in Stillwater
Thu, May 14, 10:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stillwater
2026-05-14T09:52
Arrive Putnam Valley
Thu, May 14, 10:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Stillwater
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 Stillwater
3.6 mi
00h 06m
To Putnam Valley
3 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 14 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Lake Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Lake Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Mahopac Street

    2046 ft · 41 sec · Mahopac Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Main Street

    45 m · 5 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Strawberry Road

    2628 ft · 1 min · Strawberry Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Foothill Street

    2773 ft · 1 min · Foothill Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Travis Road

    1304 ft · 42 sec · Travis Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Peekskill Hollow Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Peekskill Hollow Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Oscawana Lake Road

    1151 ft · 35 sec · Oscawana Lake Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    9 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    58 m · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
194 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.76 mi · 26%
South Lake Boulevard
1.33 mi · 20%
East Main Street
1.18 mi · 18%
Peekskill Hollow Road
1.08 mi · 16%
Foothill Street
0.53 mi · 8%
Strawberry Road
0.5 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
5.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shrub Oak
00h 06m from Stillwater
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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 Stillwater and 3 miles from Putnam Valley.

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 1.3 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 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.96 one way or $1.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Stillwater and Putnam Valley. Straight-line distance: 5.39 mi (8.67 km).

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#1 Stillwater

Stillwater is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.3575900, -73.7743000
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Putnam Valley

#2 Putnam Valley

Town in New York

Population11,507
Coordinates41.3359300, -73.8740300
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: South Lake Boulevard (-73.774344, 41.3576)
End: Oscawana Lake Road (-73.874682, 41.336049)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.24 gal
0.89 L · about $0.96
Round trip
$1.92
0.48 gal · 1.78 L
Estimated CO2
2.1 kg one way
Round trip: 4.3 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $0.96 $1.92
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.08 $2.15
Premium $4.86 $1.17 $2.33
Diesel $4.69 $1.13 $2.25

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Stillwater and Putnam Valley. The current time is 09:52:42.

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.