How far is Utica, NY from Putnam Valley, NY?
The driving distance from Utica, NY to Putnam Valley, NY is about 205.5 miles (330.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Utica and Putnam Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Utica and Putnam Valley.
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Start on Washington Lane
19 m · 10 sec · Washington Lane
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Turn left onto Genesee Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Genesee Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 90
2037 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East
1766 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
83.7 mi · 1 hr 37 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 Utica 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 longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Utica 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 Utica to Putnam Valley?
The road trip is about 205.5 miles (330.8 km) and usually takes 04h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Coeymans is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.6 miles from Utica and 103 miles from Putnam Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.25 one way or $64.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Utica and Sunny near Putnam Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Coeymans
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 Coeymans.
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Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Utica and Putnam Valley. Straight-line distance: 140.37 mi (225.9 km).
#1 Utica
The most populous city in Oneida County, New York.
| Population | 59,253 |
| Coordinates | 43.1009000, -75.2326600 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| 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: 331 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $32.25 | $64.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $36.12 | $72.24 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $39.02 | $78.04 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $47.19 | $94.38 |
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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